Marietta, MS (ZIP 38856) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
With 37 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $165.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
Marietta has experienced 6 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Marietta has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $419K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Marietta has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 28, 2024.
Marietta 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 Aug 16, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marietta was EF3 Tornado on Apr 28, 2014, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Feb 17, 2021), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38856 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (6 events), wildfires (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marietta, MS, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $165.6K in property damage.
Yes, Marietta (ZIP 38856) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $419K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Marietta has 15 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38856 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2014. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.8M in property damage in the Marietta, MS area (ZIP 38856). 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 →