ZIP code 39701, covering Columbus, MS, has 195 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 71 hailstorms, 54 floods, and 47 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $98.3M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 87 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Columbus is hailstorms, with 71 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Floods account for 28% of the disaster record here, with 54 events documented. Of these, 21 (39%) 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 $7.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 47 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (6%) 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 $71.1M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (67%) 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Columbus has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2022.
Columbus has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 14, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Columbus was EF3 Tornado on Nov 10, 2002, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Mar 9, 2006), causing $15M in damages. Flash Flood on May 9, 2006 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39701 has experienced 195 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), floods (54 events), tornadoes (47 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Columbus, MS, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Columbus (ZIP 39701) has 54 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Columbus has 47 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 $71.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39701 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 10, 2002. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $98.3M in property damage in the Columbus, MS area (ZIP 39701). 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 →