Federal records document 108 natural disaster events in the Amory, MS area (ZIP 38821). These include 61 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M. These events have resulted in 22 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (61 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $137.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. 16 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $594K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 31, 2021.
Amory has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $63K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Amory 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $26K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2010.
Amory has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Amory was EF5 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 16 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 13, 2019), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38821 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Amory, MS, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $137.8K in property damage.
Yes, Amory (ZIP 38821) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $594K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 31, 2021.
Amory has 21 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 $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38821 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 16 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6M in property damage in the Amory, MS area (ZIP 38821). 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 →