Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 38833 in Burnsville, MS. These include 18 tornadoes, 15 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (18 total). Of these, 5 (28%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Burnsville has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $32.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Burnsville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Burnsville has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Burnsville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burnsville was EF1 Tornado on Mar 24, 2020, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 9, 2019), causing $1.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Feb 23, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38833 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (18 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burnsville, MS, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.1M in property damage.
Yes, Burnsville (ZIP 38833) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Burnsville has 18 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 $7.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38833 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 24, 2020. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.2M in property damage in the Burnsville, MS area (ZIP 38833). 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 →