Plantersville, MS (ZIP 38862) has experienced 95 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $135.3M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
With 58 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $41.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $900K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Plantersville has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $134.3M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Plantersville has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $41K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Plantersville 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.
Plantersville 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plantersville was EF1 Tornado on Apr 1, 2023, which caused $105M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 21, 1984), causing $25M 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 38862 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plantersville, MS, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $41.2K in property damage.
Yes, Plantersville (ZIP 38862) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $900K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Plantersville has 8 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 $134.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38862 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 1, 2023. This event caused $105M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $135.3M in property damage in the Plantersville, MS area (ZIP 38862). 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 →