Cary, MS (ZIP 39054) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 15 hailstorms, 13 blizzards, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $137.3M. These events have resulted in 28 recorded deaths and 344 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 28% of all recorded events (15 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $580K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2020.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $83.7M in documented property damage. 28 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
Cary has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $51.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2018.
Cary has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 24, 2015.
Cary has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cary was EF4 Tornado on Mar 24, 2023, which caused $83.1M in property damage and was linked to 14 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 6, 2003), causing $50M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 16, 2006 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39054 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cary, MS, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $580K in property damage.
Yes, Cary (ZIP 39054) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $51.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2018.
Cary has 11 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 $83.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39054 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 24, 2023. This event caused $83.1M in documented property damage. It resulted in 14 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $137.3M in property damage in the Cary, MS area (ZIP 39054). 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 →