Government records show 220 natural disaster events affecting the Union, MS area (ZIP 39365) — a notably active disaster history. These include 87 hailstorms, 57 floods, and 53 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $103.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 38 injuries.
With 87 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Floods account for 26% of the disaster record here, with 57 events documented. Of these, 18 (32%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Tornadoes account for 24% of the disaster record here, with 53 events documented. Of these, 5 (9%) 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 $89.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 9, 2024.
Union 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.
Union 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 Union was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1982, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1982), causing $25M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 18, 2019 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39365 has experienced 220 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (87 events), floods (57 events), tornadoes (53 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (10 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Union, MS, with 87 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.3M in property damage.
Yes, Union (ZIP 39365) has 57 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Union has 53 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 $89.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39365 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1982. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $103.3M in property damage in the Union, MS area (ZIP 39365). 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 →