Benton, MS (ZIP 39039) has experienced 138 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 43 floods, and 29 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $89.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 49 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (45 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2024.
There have been 43 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (33%) 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 $7.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $77.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (77%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Benton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2022.
Benton has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 17, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Benton was EF4 Tornado on Apr 24, 2010, which caused $64M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 30, 2017), causing $4.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 30, 2017 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39039 has experienced 138 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), floods (43 events), tornadoes (29 events), blizzards (13 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Benton, MS, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Benton (ZIP 39039) has 43 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2025.
Benton has 29 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $77.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39039 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 24, 2010. This event caused $64M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $89.7M in property damage in the Benton, MS area (ZIP 39039). 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 →