ZIP code 38852, covering Iuka, MS, has 94 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 31 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Iuka is hailstorms, with 47 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $48.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (16%) 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 $9.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Iuka has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $32.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Iuka has experienced 5 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Iuka has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Iuka has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Iuka was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Oct 26, 2019, which caused $2.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 4, 1964), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38852 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (31 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Iuka, MS, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $48.6K in property damage.
Yes, Iuka (ZIP 38852) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Iuka has 31 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 $9.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38852 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Oct 26, 2019. This event caused $2.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.6M in property damage in the Iuka, MS area (ZIP 38852). 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 →