ZIP code 38801, covering Tupelo, MS, has 138 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 82 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $130.9M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 94 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Tupelo is hailstorms, with 82 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $36.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $129.4M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
Tupelo has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $83K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Tupelo has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $43K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Tupelo has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tupelo was EF1 Tornado on Apr 1, 2023, which caused $105M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 28, 2014), causing $15M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 5, 2018 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38801 has experienced 138 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (82 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tupelo, MS, with 82 events documented. These events have caused a combined $36.6K in property damage.
Yes, Tupelo (ZIP 38801) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Tupelo has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $129.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38801 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 1, 2023. This event caused $105M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $130.9M in property damage in the Tupelo, MS area (ZIP 38801). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →