Federal records document 89 natural disaster events in the Ethel, MS area (ZIP 39067). These include 38 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $35M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 38 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2023.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (25%) 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 $30.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 9, 2021.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $895K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Ethel has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Ethel 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ethel was EF4 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jan 19, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. 3" Hail on Apr 28, 2014 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39067 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (24 events), blizzards (13 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ethel, MS, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Ethel (ZIP 39067) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $895K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Ethel has 24 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 $30.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 9, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39067 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 22, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35M in property damage in the Ethel, MS area (ZIP 39067). 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 →