Paulding, MS (ZIP 39348) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 23 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Paulding is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. 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 $256K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Paulding has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2022.
Paulding has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Paulding has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Paulding 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
Paulding has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 3, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paulding was Ice Storm on Feb 3, 2011, which caused $600K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 83 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 3, 2009), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39348 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (8 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 Paulding, MS, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $256K in property damage.
Yes, Paulding (ZIP 39348) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2022.
Paulding has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39348 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 3, 2011. This event caused $600K 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 $4.7M in property damage in the Paulding, MS area (ZIP 39348). 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 →