Tougaloo, MS (ZIP 39174) has experienced 163 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 69 floods, 49 hailstorms, and 20 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $117.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 63 injuries.
With 69 recorded incidents (42% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 22 (32%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
There have been 49 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $88.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 25, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (57%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
Tougaloo has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12.9M 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 9, 2024.
Tougaloo has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $600K 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 14, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tougaloo was EF2 Tornado on Apr 4, 2008, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Mar 3, 1966), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Nov 24, 2001 also caused significant damage ($12M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39174 has experienced 163 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (69 events), hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (20 events), blizzards (14 events), severe wind events (9 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tougaloo, MS, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Tougaloo (ZIP 39174) has 69 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Tougaloo has 20 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 $88.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 25, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39174 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 4, 2008. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $117.3M in property damage in the Tougaloo, MS area (ZIP 39174). 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 →