ZIP code 39176, covering Vaiden, MS, has 91 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 29 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 21 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (44% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $515.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2024.
There have been 29 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 $18.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $556K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
Vaiden has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Vaiden 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 $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
Vaiden has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 30, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vaiden was EF3 Tornado on Mar 24, 2023, which caused $5.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 30, 2017), causing $4.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 21, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39176 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (29 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vaiden, MS, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $515.5K in property damage.
Yes, Vaiden (ZIP 39176) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $556K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
Vaiden has 29 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 $18.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39176 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 24, 2023. This event caused $5.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.8M in property damage in the Vaiden, MS area (ZIP 39176). 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 →