Sherman, MS (ZIP 38869) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $827.4K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (23 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Sherman 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.
Sherman has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Sherman has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2017.
Sherman 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.
Sherman has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sherman was EF1 Tornado on Mar 24, 2023, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 18, 1986), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38869 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sherman, MS, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.4K in property damage.
Yes, Sherman (ZIP 38869) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $65K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2017.
Sherman has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $700K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38869 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 24, 2023. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $827.4K in property damage in the Sherman, MS area (ZIP 38869). 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 →