Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 39061 in Delta City, MS. These include 13 blizzards, 7 tornadoes, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Delta City is blizzards, with 13 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (85%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
Delta City has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 24, 2005.
Delta City has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2011.
Delta City 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.
Delta City has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 31, 2016.
Delta City has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 27, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Delta City was EF5 Tornado on Feb 21, 1971, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 24, 2005), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39061 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (7 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Delta City, MS, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Delta City (ZIP 39061) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 31, 2016.
Delta City has 7 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 24, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39061 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 21, 1971. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Delta City, MS area (ZIP 39061). 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 →