ZIP code 39476, covering Richton, MS, has 137 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 hailstorms, 34 tornadoes, and 32 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
With 50 recorded incidents (36% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2023.
There have been 34 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (12%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 14, 2022.
There have been 32 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 23, 2019.
Richton has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 17, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richton was Flash Flood on Dec 27, 2018, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 5, 1998), causing $1.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Dec 27, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39476 has experienced 137 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (34 events), wildfires (32 events), floods (13 events), and severe wind events (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richton, MS, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Richton (ZIP 39476) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 23, 2019.
Richton has 34 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 14, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39476 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Dec 27, 2018. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.2M in property damage in the Richton, MS area (ZIP 39476). 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 →