Federal records document 70 natural disaster events in the Scooba, MS area (ZIP 39358). These include 26 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.9M. A total of 30 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (26 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 $121K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (13%) 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 $17.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (91%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Scooba has experienced 7 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Scooba has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2008.
Scooba has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scooba was EF3 Tornado on Apr 15, 2011, which caused $6.9M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $2.9M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39358 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (23 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scooba, MS, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $121K in property damage.
Yes, Scooba (ZIP 39358) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $66K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Scooba has 23 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 $17.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39358 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 2011. This event caused $6.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.9M in property damage in the Scooba, MS area (ZIP 39358). 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 →