ZIP code 38963, covering Tutwiler, MS, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 93 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Tutwiler is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $147.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 12, 2022.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Tutwiler has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $585K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
Tutwiler has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Tutwiler 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 Tutwiler was EF2 Tornado on Nov 24, 2001, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 24, 1973), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Mar 10, 2016 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38963 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (21 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (5 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tutwiler, MS, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $147.8K in property damage.
Yes, Tutwiler (ZIP 38963) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Tutwiler has 21 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 $10.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38963 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 24, 2001. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13M in property damage in the Tutwiler, MS area (ZIP 38963). 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 →