Fayette, MS (ZIP 39069) has experienced 97 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (42 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $501.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (12%) 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (56%) 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 $19M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 30, 2024.
Fayette has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (100%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Fayette has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Fayette 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fayette was Flash Flood on Apr 6, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 2, 2008), causing $6M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 25, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39069 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (26 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fayette, MS, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $501.1K in property damage.
Yes, Fayette (ZIP 39069) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 30, 2024.
Fayette has 26 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 $4.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39069 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 6, 2003. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26M in property damage in the Fayette, MS area (ZIP 39069). 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 →