Summit, MS (ZIP 39666) has experienced 133 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 71 hailstorms, 43 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.6M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 217 injuries.
With 71 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $97K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2023.
There have been 43 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $34.7M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Summit has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 20, 2023.
Summit has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Summit was EF4 Tornado on Jan 10, 1975, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jan 10, 1975), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 13, 1977 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39666 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (43 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), and hurricanes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Summit, MS, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $97K in property damage.
Yes, Summit (ZIP 39666) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Summit has 43 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 $34.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39666 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 10, 1975. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.6M in property damage in the Summit, MS area (ZIP 39666). 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 →