Jackson, MS (ZIP 39204) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 275 natural disaster events on record. These include 131 floods, 91 hailstorms, and 31 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $150.5M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 101 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (131 total). Of these, 38 (29%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 33% of the disaster record here, with 91 events documented. Of these, 2 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $111.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 31 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $24.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 5% 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.
Jackson has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2008.
Jackson 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 Jackson was 2.5" Hail on Mar 18, 2013, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 28, 2014), causing $13.2M in damages. 3" Hail on Mar 31, 1996 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39204 has experienced 275 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (131 events), hailstorms (91 events), tornadoes (31 events), blizzards (13 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jackson, MS, with 131 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.9M in property damage.
Yes, Jackson (ZIP 39204) has 131 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
Jackson has 31 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $24.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39204 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Mar 18, 2013. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $150.5M in property damage in the Jackson, MS area (ZIP 39204). 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 →