Jackson, MS (ZIP 39210) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 227 natural disaster events on record. These include 117 floods, 67 hailstorms, and 21 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $165.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 38 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (117 total). Of these, 39 (33%) 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 $7.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 30% of the disaster record here, with 67 events documented. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $118.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% 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 $33.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 6% 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.
Jackson has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M 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.
Jackson 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 Jackson was 2.5" Hail on Mar 18, 2013, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Mar 3, 1966), causing $25M 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 39210 has experienced 227 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (117 events), hailstorms (67 events), tornadoes (21 events), blizzards (14 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jackson, MS, with 117 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.4M in property damage.
Yes, Jackson (ZIP 39210) has 117 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Jackson has 21 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 $33.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39210 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 $165.1M in property damage in the Jackson, MS area (ZIP 39210). 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 →