ZIP code 38962 in Tippo, MS has a relatively limited disaster record, with 9 events documented. These include 4 tornadoes, 2 blizzards, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $865K.
The dominant hazard type for Tippo is tornadoes, with 4 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $535K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Tippo 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.
Tippo has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 20, 1976.
Tippo has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tippo was Flash Flood on Jun 10, 2021, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 27, 1988), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38962 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tippo, MS, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $535K in property damage.
Yes, Tippo (ZIP 38962) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Tippo has 4 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 $535K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38962 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 10, 2021. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $865K in property damage in the Tippo, MS area (ZIP 38962). 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 →