Federal records document 130 natural disaster events in the Sallis, MS area (ZIP 39160). These include 52 hailstorms, 36 tornadoes, and 23 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $78.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sallis is hailstorms, with 52 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $795K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% 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 $73.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 22, 2022.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (43%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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.
Sallis has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $970K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Sallis 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 Sallis was EF2 Tornado on Apr 24, 2010, which caused $64M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jan 1, 2011), causing $5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 29, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39160 has experienced 130 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (36 events), floods (23 events), blizzards (13 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sallis, MS, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $795K in property damage.
Yes, Sallis (ZIP 39160) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2023.
Sallis has 36 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 $73.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 22, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39160 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 24, 2010. This event caused $64M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $78.7M in property damage in the Sallis, MS area (ZIP 39160). 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 →