Federal records document 194 natural disaster events in the Meridian, MS area (ZIP 39307). These include 77 hailstorms, 66 floods, and 27 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $80.7M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 89 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (77 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Floods account for 34% of the disaster record here, with 66 events documented. Of these, 22 (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 $55.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (11%) 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 $17.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Meridian has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2024.
Meridian 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 12, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Meridian was Flash Flood on Apr 6, 2003, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Mar 9, 2011), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 10, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39307 has experienced 194 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), floods (66 events), tornadoes (27 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (10 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Meridian, MS, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Meridian (ZIP 39307) has 66 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
Meridian has 27 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 $17.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39307 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 6, 2003. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $80.7M in property damage in the Meridian, MS area (ZIP 39307). 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 →