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39361 Shuqualak, MS — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Shuqualak, MS (39361)

Federal records document 79 natural disaster events in the Shuqualak, MS area (ZIP 39361). These include 27 tornadoes, 26 hailstorms, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M. A total of 22 injuries have been reported across all events.

🌪️ Tornadoes — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Shuqualak is tornadoes, with 27 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (15%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2022.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. 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 $623K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2020.

🌊 Floods

There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $312K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Shuqualak 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Shuqualak was EF3 Tornado on Jan 1, 2011, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $750K in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jan 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($600K).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Shuqualak, MS (39361)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39361 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (27 events), hailstorms (26 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (12 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 34% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 39361?

Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shuqualak, MS, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.9M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 39361 (Shuqualak) prone to flooding?

Yes, Shuqualak (ZIP 39361) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $312K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2025.

Has Shuqualak (39361) ever been hit by a tornado?

Shuqualak has 27 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2022.

What was the worst natural disaster in Shuqualak, MS?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39361 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 1, 2011. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 39361?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the Shuqualak, MS area (ZIP 39361). 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 →

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