Mc Carley, MS (ZIP 38943) has experienced 74 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 28 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 28 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (41%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
Mc Carley has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 Feb 17, 2021.
Mc Carley 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Mc Carley has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $875K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Mc Carley 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 $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mc Carley was EF3 Tornado on Mar 24, 2023, which caused $5.7M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Apr 7, 2006), causing $1.2M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 23, 1998 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38943 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (22 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Carley, MS, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Mc Carley (ZIP 38943) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
Mc Carley 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 $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38943 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 24, 2023. This event caused $5.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.8M in property damage in the Mc Carley, MS area (ZIP 38943). 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 →