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39653 Meadville, MS — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Meadville, MS (39653)

ZIP code 39653, covering Meadville, MS, has 106 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 29 floods, and 19 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.5M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Meadville is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $740.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2024.

🌊 Floods

There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (52%) 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 $17.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

Meadville 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.

🔥 Wildfires

Meadville has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 17, 2024.

💨 Severe wind events

Meadville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 26, 2009.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Meadville was Flash Flood on Apr 6, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Feb 5, 2004), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 5, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Meadville, MS (39653)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39653 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), floods (29 events), tornadoes (19 events), blizzards (7 events), wildfires (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 39653?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Meadville, MS, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $740.1K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 39653 (Meadville) prone to flooding?

Yes, Meadville (ZIP 39653) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2025.

Has Meadville (39653) ever been hit by a tornado?

Meadville has 19 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in Meadville, MS?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39653 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 6, 2003. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 39653?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.5M in property damage in the Meadville, MS area (ZIP 39653). 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 →

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