ZIP code 38843, covering Fulton, MS, has 111 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 70 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $54.3M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fulton is hailstorms, with 70 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $14.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (24%) 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 $53.7M in documented property damage. 17 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Fulton has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $493K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Fulton 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.
Fulton has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 28, 2024.
Fulton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fulton was EF3 Tornado on Apr 21, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 21, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF5 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38843 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (4 events), wildfires (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fulton, MS, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.5K in property damage.
Yes, Fulton (ZIP 38843) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $493K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Fulton 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 $53.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38843 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 21, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $54.3M in property damage in the Fulton, MS area (ZIP 38843). 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 →