Columbus, MS (ZIP 39705) has experienced 172 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 70 hailstorms, 53 floods, and 27 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 72 injuries.
With 70 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (6%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Floods account for 31% of the disaster record here, with 53 events documented. Of these, 20 (38%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (11%) 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 $19.6M 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 7% 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 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $16.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 18, 2013.
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 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 9, 2006, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jan 10, 2008), causing $7M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 13, 2019 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39705 has experienced 172 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), floods (53 events), tornadoes (27 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Columbus, MS, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.9M in property damage.
Yes, Columbus (ZIP 39705) has 53 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Columbus has 27 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 $19.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39705 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Mar 9, 2006. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48.1M in property damage in the Columbus, MS area (ZIP 39705). 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 →