ZIP code 39740, covering Caledonia, MS, has 113 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 19 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $19M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 43 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Caledonia is hailstorms, with 56 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (5%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (20%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (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 $12.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
Caledonia has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 18, 2013.
Caledonia 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.
Caledonia 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 Caledonia was EF3 Tornado on Jan 10, 2008, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 13, 2019), causing $3M in damages. 4.6" Hail on Jun 16, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39740 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), floods (25 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Caledonia, MS, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Caledonia (ZIP 39740) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Caledonia has 19 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 $12.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39740 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 10, 2008. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19M in property damage in the Caledonia, MS area (ZIP 39740). 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 →