ZIP code 39464, covering Ovett, MS, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 21 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $36M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 389 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (30% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (25%) 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 $30.7M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 14, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2023.
Ovett has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
Ovett has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 16, 2020.
Ovett 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ovett was EF4 Tornado on Feb 28, 1987, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 27, 1973), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 15, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39464 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (9 events), wildfires (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ovett, MS, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Ovett (ZIP 39464) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2023.
Ovett has 20 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 $30.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 14, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39464 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 28, 1987. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36M in property damage in the Ovett, MS area (ZIP 39464). 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 →