Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 38961 in Tillatoba, MS. These include 25 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
With 25 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $551.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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.
Tillatoba has experienced 8 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.
Tillatoba has experienced 3 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.
Tillatoba 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.
Tillatoba 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 Feb 1, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tillatoba was EF1 Tornado on Mar 12, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 19, 2007), causing $750K in damages. 1" Hail on Oct 25, 1997 also caused significant damage ($525K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38961 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tillatoba, MS, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $551.2K in property damage.
Yes, Tillatoba (ZIP 38961) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2024.
Tillatoba has 8 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 38961 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 12, 1986. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Tillatoba, MS area (ZIP 38961). 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 →