Dennis, MS (ZIP 38838) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 32 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $57.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Dennis has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $331K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Dennis has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Dennis has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $121K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Dennis has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 28, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dennis was EF1 Tornado on Mar 24, 2020, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38838 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), wildfires (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dennis, MS, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $57.9K in property damage.
Yes, Dennis (ZIP 38838) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $121K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Dennis has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38838 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 $4.2M in property damage in the Dennis, MS area (ZIP 38838). 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 →