Satartia, MS (ZIP 39162) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 13 blizzards, 12 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $155M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 207 injuries.
With 13 recorded incidents (25% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (77%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $147.6M in documented property damage. 15 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2022.
Satartia has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 17, 2018.
Satartia has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 2, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Satartia was EF4 Tornado on Apr 24, 2010, which caused $144M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 3, 2008), causing $3.7M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 24, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39162 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (11 events), hailstorms (11 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 25% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Satartia, MS, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Satartia (ZIP 39162) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2024.
Satartia has 12 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 $147.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39162 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 24, 2010. This event caused $144M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $155M in property damage in the Satartia, MS area (ZIP 39162). 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 →