Artesia, MS (ZIP 39736) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 12 blizzards, 11 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $62.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 55 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 32% of all recorded events (12 total). 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.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $132.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
Artesia has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $968K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 2, 2020.
Artesia has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. 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 $60.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2022.
Artesia 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.
Artesia has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Artesia was EF3 Tornado on Nov 10, 2002, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Feb 9, 2011), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39736 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (12 events), hailstorms (11 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Artesia, MS, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Artesia (ZIP 39736) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $968K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 2, 2020.
Artesia has 5 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 $60.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39736 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 $62.8M in property damage in the Artesia, MS area (ZIP 39736). 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 →