Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 39461 in Neely, MS. These include 12 tornadoes, 11 hailstorms, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 26 injuries.
With 12 recorded incidents (43% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 17, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $103K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2023.
Neely has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 17, 2022.
Neely has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Neely was EF3 Tornado on Apr 15, 2011, which caused $11.1M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 5, 1998), causing $1.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 15, 2006 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39461 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (12 events), hailstorms (11 events), severe wind events (3 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Neely, MS, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.5M in property damage.
Neely has 12 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 $12.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 17, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39461 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 2011. This event caused $11.1M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.2M in property damage in the Neely, MS area (ZIP 39461). 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 →