Federal records document 72 natural disaster events in the Mooreville, MS area (ZIP 38857). These include 44 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (44 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $64K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $763K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Mooreville has experienced 7 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2014.
Mooreville has experienced 4 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $43K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Mooreville has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 2008.
Mooreville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mooreville 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 38857 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mooreville, MS, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $64K in property damage.
Yes, Mooreville (ZIP 38857) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $763K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Mooreville has 7 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 $28.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38857 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 $29.5M in property damage in the Mooreville, MS area (ZIP 38857). 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 →