Vicksburg, MS (ZIP 39180) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 249 natural disaster events on record. These include 84 hailstorms, 61 tornadoes, and 59 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $230.8M. These events have resulted in 41 recorded deaths and 332 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 34% of all recorded events (84 total). 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 $87.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 11, 2024.
Tornadoes account for 24% of the disaster record here, with 61 events documented. Of these, 6 (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 $34.8M in documented property damage. 41 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
Floods account for 24% of the disaster record here, with 59 events documented. Of these, 23 (39%) 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 $97.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 28 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 27, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (67%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Vicksburg 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 Vicksburg was 2.8" Hail on Mar 18, 2013, which caused $75M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 2, 2008), causing $44M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 3, 2008 also caused significant damage ($36M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39180 has experienced 249 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (84 events), tornadoes (61 events), floods (59 events), severe wind events (28 events), blizzards (15 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vicksburg, MS, with 84 events documented. These events have caused a combined $87.1M in property damage.
Yes, Vicksburg (ZIP 39180) has 59 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $97.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Vicksburg has 61 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 $34.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39180 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Mar 18, 2013. This event caused $75M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $230.8M in property damage in the Vicksburg, MS area (ZIP 39180). 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 →