Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Cascilla, MS area (ZIP 38920). These include 27 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $173.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2024.
Cascilla has experienced 9 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Cascilla has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 29, 2016.
Cascilla has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cascilla was EF1 Tornado on Mar 12, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 19, 2007), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38920 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cascilla, MS, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $173.9K in property damage.
Yes, Cascilla (ZIP 38920) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2024.
Cascilla has 9 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38920 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 12, 1986. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6M in property damage in the Cascilla, MS area (ZIP 38920). 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 →