Federal records document 152 natural disaster events in the Aberdeen, MS area (ZIP 39730). These include 74 hailstorms, 39 tornadoes, and 20 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $102.7M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 166 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (74 total). Of these, 3 (4%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (15%) 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 $96.6M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (60%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 29, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Aberdeen has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $26K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2010.
Aberdeen has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Aberdeen was EF3 Tornado on Mar 24, 2023, which caused $80M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 13, 2019), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Feb 16, 1956 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39730 has experienced 152 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (74 events), tornadoes (39 events), floods (20 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aberdeen, MS, with 74 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, Aberdeen (ZIP 39730) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 29, 2022.
Aberdeen has 39 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 $96.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39730 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 24, 2023. This event caused $80M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $102.7M in property damage in the Aberdeen, MS area (ZIP 39730). 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 →