Edwards, MS (ZIP 39066) has experienced 159 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 hailstorms, 52 tornadoes, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $337M. These events have resulted in 74 recorded deaths and 694 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (58 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 $287.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
Tornadoes account for 33% of the disaster record here, with 52 events documented. Of these, 5 (10%) 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 $31M in documented property damage. 70 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% 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.
Edwards 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 Edwards was 4.2" Hail on Mar 18, 2013, which caused $200M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Mar 18, 2013), causing $75M in damages. EF5 Tornado on Mar 3, 1966 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39066 has experienced 159 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), tornadoes (52 events), floods (18 events), severe wind events (15 events), blizzards (13 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edwards, MS, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $287.7M in property damage.
Yes, Edwards (ZIP 39066) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Edwards has 52 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 $31M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39066 was 4.2" Hail, which occurred on Mar 18, 2013. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $337M in property damage in the Edwards, MS area (ZIP 39066). 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 →