ZIP code 38855, covering Mantachie, MS, has 74 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mantachie is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $166.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $29.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
Mantachie has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $942K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Mantachie 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.
Mantachie has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 15, 2023.
Mantachie has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 25, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mantachie was EF3 Tornado on Apr 21, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 28, 2014), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38855 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (4 events), wildfires (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mantachie, MS, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $166.3K in property damage.
Yes, Mantachie (ZIP 38855) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $942K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Mantachie has 11 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 $29.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38855 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 21, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.4M in property damage in the Mantachie, MS area (ZIP 38855). 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 →