Federal records document 74 natural disaster events in the Houston, MS area (ZIP 38851). These include 32 tornadoes, 29 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $116.4M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 138 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (32 total). Of these, 8 (25%) 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 $116.2M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. 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 $71.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Houston has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $151K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
Houston 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.
Houston has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Houston has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 11, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Houston was EF3 Tornado on Mar 24, 2023, which caused $80M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 21, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jan 19, 1988 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38851 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (32 events), hailstorms (29 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Houston, MS, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $116.2M in property damage.
Yes, Houston (ZIP 38851) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $151K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
Houston has 32 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 $116.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38851 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 24, 2023. This event caused $80M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $116.4M in property damage in the Houston, MS area (ZIP 38851). 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 →