Federal records document 141 natural disaster events in the Bentonia, MS area (ZIP 39040). These include 47 hailstorms, 38 tornadoes, and 36 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $236.1M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 159 injuries.
With 47 recorded incidents (33% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $200.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2024.
There have been 38 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (8%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 36 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (19%) 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 $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 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.
Bentonia has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2022.
Bentonia 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 Bentonia was 4.2" Hail on Mar 18, 2013, which caused $200M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 6, 2003), causing $20M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 3, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39040 has experienced 141 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (38 events), floods (36 events), blizzards (13 events), severe wind events (4 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 Bentonia, MS, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200.7M in property damage.
Yes, Bentonia (ZIP 39040) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2024.
Bentonia has 38 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 $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39040 was 4.2" Hail, which occurred on Mar 18, 2013. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $236.1M in property damage in the Bentonia, MS area (ZIP 39040). 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 →