Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 38929 in Gore Springs, MS. These include 14 hailstorms, 13 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.6M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 34% of all recorded events (14 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $555K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
Gore Springs has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $50.5M in documented property damage. 14 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2017.
Gore Springs has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $416K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 24, 2020.
Gore Springs 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.
Gore Springs has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 24, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gore Springs 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. Ice Storm on Dec 23, 1998 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38929 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gore Springs, MS, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $555K in property damage.
Yes, Gore Springs (ZIP 38929) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $416K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 24, 2020.
Gore Springs 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 $50.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38929 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 $53.6M in property damage in the Gore Springs, MS area (ZIP 38929). 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 →