Bruce, MS (ZIP 38915) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $663.5K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bruce is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 15, 2025.
Bruce has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $386K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 16, 2022.
Bruce has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $235K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Bruce 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.
Bruce has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 4, 1977.
Bruce 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bruce was Flash Flood on May 2, 2010, which caused $150K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 1, 1997), causing $100K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38915 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquake (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bruce, MS, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.5K in property damage.
Yes, Bruce (ZIP 38915) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $386K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 16, 2022.
Bruce has 8 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 $235K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38915 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 2, 2010. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $663.5K in property damage in the Bruce, MS area (ZIP 38915). 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 →