Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Philipp, MS area (ZIP 38950). These include 31 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (31 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $32.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Philipp has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Philipp has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Philipp has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Philipp was Flash Flood on Jun 10, 2021, which caused $1.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 26, 2001), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38950 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Philipp, MS, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32.1K in property damage.
Yes, Philipp (ZIP 38950) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Philipp has 17 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38950 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 10, 2021. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Philipp, MS area (ZIP 38950). 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 →