Scobey, MS (ZIP 38953) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (19 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $78K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
Scobey has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2024.
Scobey has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 17, 2012.
Scobey has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 29, 2016.
Scobey 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 $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scobey was Ice Storm on Dec 23, 1998, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 12, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 19, 2007 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38953 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (2 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 Scobey, MS, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $78K in property damage.
Yes, Scobey (ZIP 38953) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2024.
Scobey has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 17, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38953 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 23, 1998. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the Scobey, MS area (ZIP 38953). 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 →