ZIP code 39140, covering Newhebron, MS, has 137 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 hailstorms, 42 tornadoes, and 19 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.1M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 112 injuries.
With 56 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
There have been 42 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (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 $14.6M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (47%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 5, 2023.
Newhebron has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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.
Newhebron 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 Newhebron was EF3 Tornado on Mar 26, 2009, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 25, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 26, 1976 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39140 has experienced 137 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (42 events), floods (19 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (8 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newhebron, MS, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Newhebron (ZIP 39140) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2024.
Newhebron has 42 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 $14.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39140 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 26, 2009. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.1M in property damage in the Newhebron, MS area (ZIP 39140). 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 →