Federal records document 87 natural disaster events in the Water Valley, MS area (ZIP 38965). These include 53 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (53 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $534.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 15, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $878K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
Water Valley has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Water Valley 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.
Water Valley 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 Water Valley was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Oct 25, 1997), causing $525K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38965 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Water Valley, MS, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $534.1K in property damage.
Yes, Water Valley (ZIP 38965) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $878K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
Water Valley has 17 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38965 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Water Valley, MS area (ZIP 38965). 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 →