ZIP code 38870, covering Smithville, MS, has 83 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $176.8M. These events have resulted in 43 recorded deaths and 240 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Smithville is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $231.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) 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 $174.8M in documented property damage. 41 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2024.
Smithville has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 31, 2021.
Smithville has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Smithville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Smithville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 25, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Smithville was EF5 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $160M in property damage and was linked to 18 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $11.2M in damages. EF5 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38870 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Smithville, MS, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $231.3K in property damage.
Yes, Smithville (ZIP 38870) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 31, 2021.
Smithville 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 $174.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38870 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $160M in documented property damage. It resulted in 18 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $176.8M in property damage in the Smithville, MS area (ZIP 38870). 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 →