Raleigh, MS (ZIP 39153) has experienced 150 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 hailstorms, 48 tornadoes, and 28 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.5M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 103 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (59 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 48 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (21%) 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 $53.9M in documented property damage. 14 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Raleigh 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Raleigh has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 11, 2016.
Raleigh 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 Raleigh was EF4 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 18, 2023), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 24, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39153 has experienced 150 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), tornadoes (48 events), floods (28 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Raleigh, MS, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $800K in property damage.
Yes, Raleigh (ZIP 39153) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Raleigh has 48 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 $53.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39153 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 22, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.5M in property damage in the Raleigh, MS area (ZIP 39153). 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 →