ZIP code 39743, covering Crawford, MS, has 94 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 tornadoes, 22 hailstorms, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $68.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 87 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Crawford is tornadoes, with 39 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 $63.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% 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.
Crawford has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $46K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Crawford 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 Crawford was EF3 Tornado on Nov 10, 2002, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was 4.9" Hail (Jun 14, 2023), causing $1.8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 28, 2014 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39743 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (39 events), hailstorms (22 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crawford, MS, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $63.9M in property damage.
Yes, Crawford (ZIP 39743) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Crawford 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 $63.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39743 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 $68.6M in property damage in the Crawford, MS area (ZIP 39743). 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 →