ZIP code 38924, covering Cruger, MS, has 102 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.3M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 199 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cruger is hailstorms, with 41 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $418K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2023.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $16.2M in documented property damage. 19 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Cruger has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $113K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Cruger has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cruger was EF3 Tornado on Mar 24, 2023, which caused $9.4M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 21, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Sep 24, 2005 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38924 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (25 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (15 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cruger, MS, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $418K in property damage.
Yes, Cruger (ZIP 38924) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Cruger has 25 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 $16.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38924 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 24, 2023. This event caused $9.4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.3M in property damage in the Cruger, MS area (ZIP 38924). 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 →