Government records show 296 natural disaster events affecting the Philadelphia, MS area (ZIP 39350) — a notably active disaster history. These include 123 hailstorms, 87 tornadoes, and 57 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $257.2M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 173 injuries.
With 123 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2025.
Tornadoes account for 29% of the disaster record here, with 87 events documented. Of these, 15 (17%) 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 $244.2M in documented property damage. 20 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Floods account for 19% of the disaster record here, with 57 events documented. Of these, 17 (30%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 9, 2024.
Philadelphia has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 10 (100%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Philadelphia 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Philadelphia was EF4 Tornado on Apr 28, 2014, which caused $121.5M in property damage and was linked to 10 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1982), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1982 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39350 has experienced 296 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (123 events), tornadoes (87 events), floods (57 events), severe wind events (18 events), blizzards (10 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Philadelphia, MS, with 123 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.1M in property damage.
Yes, Philadelphia (ZIP 39350) has 57 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Philadelphia has 87 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 $244.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39350 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2014. This event caused $121.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 10 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $257.2M in property damage in the Philadelphia, MS area (ZIP 39350). 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 →