Federal records document 132 natural disaster events in the Utica, MS area (ZIP 39175). These include 52 hailstorms, 41 tornadoes, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $49M. These events have resulted in 63 recorded deaths and 517 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Utica is hailstorms, with 52 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 11, 2024.
There have been 41 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (15%) 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 $34.5M in documented property damage. 59 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Utica has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Utica has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 12, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Utica was EF5 Tornado on Mar 3, 1966, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 57 fatalities. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Jan 1, 2010), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 16, 1987 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39175 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (41 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (13 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Utica, MS, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.9M in property damage.
Yes, Utica (ZIP 39175) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Utica has 41 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 $34.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39175 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 3, 1966. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 57 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49M in property damage in the Utica, MS area (ZIP 39175). 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 →