Federal records document 56 natural disaster events in the Greenwood Spring, MS area (ZIP 38848). These include 26 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $163.3M. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 132 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (26 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $136.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $161.4M in documented property damage. 18 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
Greenwood Spring has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 29, 2022.
Greenwood Spring 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.
Greenwood Spring has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Greenwood Spring 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 Greenwood Spring was EF5 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $160M in property damage and was linked to 18 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Dec 25, 2015), causing $1.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38848 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenwood Spring, MS, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $136.8K in property damage.
Yes, Greenwood Spring (ZIP 38848) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 29, 2022.
Greenwood Spring has 11 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 $161.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38848 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $160M in documented property damage. It resulted in 18 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $163.3M in property damage in the Greenwood Spring, MS area (ZIP 38848). 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 →