Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 38949 in Water Valley, MS. These include 12 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $437.1K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 12 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2023.
Water Valley has experienced 5 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 $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Water Valley has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Water Valley has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2010.
Water Valley has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 5, 2007.
Water Valley has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 31, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Water Valley was EF2 Tornado on Apr 5, 2025, which caused $175K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38949 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Water Valley, MS, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1K in property damage.
Yes, Water Valley (ZIP 38949) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2010.
Water Valley has 5 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 $310K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38949 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 5, 2025. This event caused $175K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $437.1K in property damage in the Water Valley, MS area (ZIP 38949). 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 →