Durant, MS (ZIP 39063) has experienced 110 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 33 tornadoes, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $80.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 22 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (39 total). 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 $364K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
There have been 33 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (9%) 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 $75.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (44%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (67%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Durant has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $980K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Durant 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Durant was EF2 Tornado on Apr 24, 2010, which caused $64M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jan 1, 2011), causing $5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 21, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39063 has experienced 110 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (33 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (15 events), severe wind events (6 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 Durant, MS, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $364K in property damage.
Yes, Durant (ZIP 39063) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Durant has 33 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 $75.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39063 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 24, 2010. This event caused $64M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $80.3M in property damage in the Durant, MS area (ZIP 39063). 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 →