ZIP code 39056, covering Clinton, MS, has 198 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 69 hailstorms, 65 floods, and 40 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $139.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 110 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Clinton is hailstorms, with 69 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
Floods account for 33% of the disaster record here, with 65 events documented. Of these, 22 (34%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $58.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 25, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Clinton has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $61.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2008.
Clinton has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 12, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clinton was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 4, 2008, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 4, 2008), causing $40M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39056 has experienced 198 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), floods (65 events), tornadoes (40 events), blizzards (13 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clinton, MS, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8M in property damage.
Yes, Clinton (ZIP 39056) has 65 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Clinton has 40 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 $58.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 25, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39056 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 4, 2008. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $139.9M in property damage in the Clinton, MS area (ZIP 39056). 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 →