Houlka, MS (ZIP 38850) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
With 18 recorded incidents (39% 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 $12.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Houlka has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $306K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 16, 2022.
Houlka has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $26K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 20, 2000.
Houlka has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 4, 1977.
The most significant disaster event on record for Houlka was EF2 Tornado on May 7, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 15, 2025), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38850 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Houlka, MS, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.1K in property damage.
Yes, Houlka (ZIP 38850) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $306K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 16, 2022.
Houlka has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38850 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 7, 2003. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Houlka, MS area (ZIP 38850). 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 →