Federal records document 115 natural disaster events in the Itta Bena, MS area (ZIP 38941). These include 49 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (49 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2021.
Itta Bena 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 $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Itta Bena was 2" Hail on Apr 7, 2006, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 23, 1998), causing $3M 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 38941 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (15 events), severe wind events (11 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Itta Bena, MS, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.
Yes, Itta Bena (ZIP 38941) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Itta Bena has 18 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38941 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Apr 7, 2006. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.8M in property damage in the Itta Bena, MS area (ZIP 38941). 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 →