Taylorsville, MS (ZIP 39168) has experienced 191 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 72 hailstorms, 57 tornadoes, and 40 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $97.9M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 165 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (72 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $22.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
Tornadoes account for 30% of the disaster record here, with 57 events documented. Of these, 7 (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 $69.7M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (20%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 12, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2024.
Taylorsville 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Taylorsville 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Taylorsville was EF4 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Mar 13, 2005), causing $20M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 12, 2020 also caused significant damage ($14.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39168 has experienced 191 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), tornadoes (57 events), floods (40 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Taylorsville, MS, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22.1M in property damage.
Yes, Taylorsville (ZIP 39168) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 12, 2025.
Taylorsville has 57 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 $69.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39168 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 $97.9M in property damage in the Taylorsville, MS area (ZIP 39168). 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 →