Federal records document 143 natural disaster events in the Quitman, MS area (ZIP 39355). These include 60 hailstorms, 39 tornadoes, and 29 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (60 total). 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 $815K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 39 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (8%) 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 $13.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (38%) 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 $989K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 12, 2024.
Quitman has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $805K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Quitman has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 25, 1996.
Quitman has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $615K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Quitman was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $8.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 5, 2020), causing $1.4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 6, 2025 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39355 has experienced 143 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), tornadoes (39 events), floods (29 events), blizzards (7 events), earthquakes (5 events), severe wind events (2 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 Quitman, MS, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $815K in property damage.
Yes, Quitman (ZIP 39355) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $989K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 12, 2024.
Quitman has 39 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 $13.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39355 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $8.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.2M in property damage in the Quitman, MS area (ZIP 39355). 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 →