Edinburg, MS (ZIP 39051) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 294 natural disaster events on record. These include 111 hailstorms, 89 tornadoes, and 55 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $263.9M. These events have resulted in 22 recorded deaths and 195 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (111 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Tornadoes account for 30% of the disaster record here, with 89 events documented. Of these, 14 (16%) 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 $245.9M in documented property damage. 22 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2022.
Floods account for 19% of the disaster record here, with 55 events documented. Of these, 23 (42%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 9, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 4% 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Edinburg has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Edinburg was EF4 Tornado on Apr 28, 2014, which caused $121.5M in property damage and was linked to 10 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1982), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39051 has experienced 294 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (111 events), tornadoes (89 events), floods (55 events), severe wind events (24 events), blizzards (13 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edinburg, MS, with 111 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Edinburg (ZIP 39051) has 55 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Edinburg has 89 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 $245.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39051 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2014. This event caused $121.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 10 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $263.9M in property damage in the Edinburg, MS area (ZIP 39051). 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 →