Federal records document 72 natural disaster events in the Minter City, MS area (ZIP 38944). These include 26 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.9M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 42 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (26 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $249.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 12, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% 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.
Minter City has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Minter City has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $565K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Minter City 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 Minter City was Ice Storm on Dec 23, 1998, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 24, 1973), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 10, 2021 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38944 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (15 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Minter City, MS, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $249.1K in property damage.
Yes, Minter City (ZIP 38944) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Minter City has 17 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38944 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 23, 1998. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.9M in property damage in the Minter City, MS area (ZIP 38944). 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 →