Booneville, MS (ZIP 38829) has experienced 133 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 73 hailstorms, 30 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.9M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 133 injuries.
With 73 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $241.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (23%) 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 $34.9M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $473.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Booneville has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $102K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Booneville has experienced 6 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Booneville has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 28, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Booneville was EF3 Tornado on Feb 24, 2001, which caused $28M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 19, 1970), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 24, 2020 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38829 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), tornadoes (30 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (6 events), wildfires (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Booneville, MS, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $241.8K in property damage.
Yes, Booneville (ZIP 38829) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $473.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Booneville has 30 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 $34.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38829 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 24, 2001. This event caused $28M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.9M in property damage in the Booneville, MS area (ZIP 38829). 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 →