Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 38914 in Big Creek, MS. These include 16 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (16 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 29, 2016.
Big Creek has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $663K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 16, 2021.
Big Creek has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 2021.
Big Creek has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $26K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 20, 2000.
Big Creek has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 2000.
Big Creek has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 7, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Creek was EF3 Tornado on Feb 24, 2001, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 2, 2021), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38914 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Creek, MS, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.7K in property damage.
Yes, Big Creek (ZIP 38914) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $663K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 16, 2021.
Big Creek has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38914 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 24, 2001. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Big Creek, MS area (ZIP 38914). 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 →