Morton, MS (ZIP 39117) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 270 natural disaster events on record. These include 96 hailstorms, 78 tornadoes, and 66 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $148.9M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 84 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (96 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $56.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
Tornadoes account for 29% of the disaster record here, with 78 events documented. Of these, 8 (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 $27.2M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Floods account for 24% of the disaster record here, with 66 events documented. Of these, 19 (29%) 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 $53.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $9.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 9, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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.
Morton has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 16, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Morton was 2.8" Hail on Mar 18, 2013, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 7, 2003), causing $50M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Mar 18, 2013 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39117 has experienced 270 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (96 events), tornadoes (78 events), floods (66 events), severe wind events (17 events), blizzards (11 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morton, MS, with 96 events documented. These events have caused a combined $56.6M in property damage.
Yes, Morton (ZIP 39117) has 66 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $53.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Morton has 78 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 $27.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39117 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Mar 18, 2013. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $148.9M in property damage in the Morton, MS area (ZIP 39117). 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 →