Shannon, MS (ZIP 38868) has experienced 107 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 60 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $126.3M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 73 injuries.
With 60 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $47.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (65%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $125.1M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Shannon has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $91K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Shannon 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.
Shannon 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 Shannon was EF1 Tornado on Apr 1, 2023, which caused $105M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 28, 2014), causing $15M 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 38868 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shannon, MS, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $47.2K in property damage.
Yes, Shannon (ZIP 38868) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Shannon has 16 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 $125.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38868 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 $126.3M in property damage in the Shannon, MS area (ZIP 38868). 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 →