ZIP code 39641, covering Jayess, MS, has 103 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 33 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $32M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 53 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Jayess is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $196.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 9, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (27%) 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 $26.9M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Jayess has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 8, 2025.
Jayess has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Jayess has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $91K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Jayess 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 Jayess was EF3 Tornado on Apr 6, 2005, which caused $11.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 12, 2020), causing $3.3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 12, 2020 also caused significant damage ($2.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39641 has experienced 103 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (33 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (7 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jayess, MS, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $196.5K in property damage.
Yes, Jayess (ZIP 39641) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $91K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Jayess has 33 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 $26.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39641 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 6, 2005. This event caused $11.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32M in property damage in the Jayess, MS area (ZIP 39641). 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 →