Kilmichael, MS (ZIP 39747) has experienced 89 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
With 36 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $322.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 28, 2018.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $818K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 18, 2020.
Kilmichael has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $605K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Kilmichael has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kilmichael was EF1 Tornado on Apr 30, 2017, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 30, 2017), causing $2.1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39747 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (27 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kilmichael, MS, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $322.1K in property damage.
Yes, Kilmichael (ZIP 39747) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $818K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 18, 2020.
Kilmichael has 27 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $12.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 28, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39747 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 30, 2017. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.6M in property damage in the Kilmichael, MS area (ZIP 39747). 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 →