ZIP code 39638, covering Gloster, MS, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gloster is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 6, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
Gloster has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 14, 2022.
Gloster has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 17, 2024.
Gloster has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Gloster has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 2, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gloster was Flash Flood on Sep 2, 2008, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 28, 2024), causing $1M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39638 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (7 events), wildfires (5 events), hurricanes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gloster, MS, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40K in property damage.
Yes, Gloster (ZIP 39638) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 14, 2022.
Gloster has 16 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39638 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 2, 2008. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.9M in property damage in the Gloster, MS area (ZIP 39638). 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 →