Natchez, MS (ZIP 39120) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 202 natural disaster events on record. These include 85 hailstorms, 56 floods, and 39 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $134.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (85 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
Floods account for 28% of the disaster record here, with 56 events documented. Of these, 31 (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 $83.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (8%) 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 $11.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (91%) 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.
Natchez has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Natchez 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 $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Natchez was Flash Flood on Sep 2, 2008, which caused $55M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Feb 26, 1998), causing $30M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 2, 2008 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39120 has experienced 202 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (85 events), floods (56 events), tornadoes (39 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (9 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Natchez, MS, with 85 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Natchez (ZIP 39120) has 56 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $83.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Natchez has 39 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 $11.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39120 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 2, 2008. This event caused $55M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $134.5M in property damage in the Natchez, MS area (ZIP 39120). 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 →