Matherville, MS (ZIP 39360) has experienced 123 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 51 hailstorms, 30 floods, and 30 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.5M. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Matherville is hailstorms, with 51 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $395K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
There have been 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (47%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 12, 2024.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (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 $53.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Matherville 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.
Matherville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $590K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 23, 2020.
Matherville 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 Matherville was EF4 Tornado on Feb 28, 1987, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Feb 28, 1987), causing $25M in damages. Flash Flood on Mar 9, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39360 has experienced 123 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), floods (30 events), tornadoes (30 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Matherville, MS, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $395K in property damage.
Yes, Matherville (ZIP 39360) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 12, 2024.
Matherville has 30 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 $53.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39360 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 28, 1987. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.5M in property damage in the Matherville, MS area (ZIP 39360). 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 →