ZIP code 38858, covering Nettleton, MS, has 125 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 80 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.4M. These events have resulted in 28 recorded deaths and 74 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Nettleton is hailstorms, with 80 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. 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 $147.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (35%) 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 $32.6M in documented property damage. 22 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $509K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2020.
Nettleton has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $54K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Nettleton 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $26K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2010.
Nettleton has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nettleton was EF3 Tornado on Apr 21, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 19, 1988 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38858 has experienced 125 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (80 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nettleton, MS, with 80 events documented. These events have caused a combined $147.5K in property damage.
Yes, Nettleton (ZIP 38858) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $509K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2020.
Nettleton has 17 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 $32.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38858 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 $33.4M in property damage in the Nettleton, MS area (ZIP 38858). 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 →