Federal records document 111 natural disaster events in the Stringer, MS area (ZIP 39481). These include 44 hailstorms, 37 tornadoes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (44 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
There have been 37 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (16%) 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 $27.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 12, 2025.
Stringer has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Stringer has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $590K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 17, 2022.
Stringer 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stringer was EF4 Tornado on Apr 12, 2020, which caused $8.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 5, 2020), causing $3.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 6, 2025 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39481 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (37 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (6 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 Stringer, MS, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Stringer (ZIP 39481) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 12, 2025.
Stringer has 37 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 $27.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39481 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 12, 2020. This event caused $8.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.6M in property damage in the Stringer, MS area (ZIP 39481). 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 →