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39166 Silver City, MS — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Silver City, MS (39166)

Federal records document 80 natural disaster events in the Silver City, MS area (ZIP 39166). These include 33 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Silver City is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $281K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.

🌊 Floods

There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 Apr 5, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

Silver City has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $417K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2023.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Silver City 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Silver City was EF2 Tornado on Sep 24, 2005, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 22, 2008), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on May 15, 2008 also caused significant damage ($710K).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Silver City, MS (39166)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39166 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (13 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 39166?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Silver City, MS, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $281K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 39166 (Silver City) prone to flooding?

Yes, Silver City (ZIP 39166) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.

Has Silver City (39166) ever been hit by a tornado?

Silver City has 14 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.

What was the worst natural disaster in Silver City, MS?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39166 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 24, 2005. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 39166?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.9M in property damage in the Silver City, MS area (ZIP 39166). 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 →

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