Calhoun City, MS (ZIP 38916) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 24 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.4M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 33 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $158.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (28%) 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 $54.5M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $702K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 16, 2021.
Calhoun City 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.
Calhoun City has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 4, 1977.
Calhoun City 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 Calhoun City was EF3 Tornado on Apr 21, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 21, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38916 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (12 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 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Calhoun City, MS, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $158.7K in property damage.
Yes, Calhoun City (ZIP 38916) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $702K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 16, 2021.
Calhoun City has 18 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 $54.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38916 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 21, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $55.4M in property damage in the Calhoun City, MS area (ZIP 38916). 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 →