ZIP code 39752, covering Mathiston, MS, has 89 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 33 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mathiston is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $403K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (39%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 $8.4M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 29, 2022.
Mathiston has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 11, 2005.
Mathiston 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mathiston was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $3.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 26, 1973), causing $2.5M 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 39752 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (23 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mathiston, MS, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $403K in property damage.
Yes, Mathiston (ZIP 39752) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2025.
Mathiston has 13 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 $8.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39752 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $3.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.6M in property damage in the Mathiston, MS area (ZIP 39752). 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 →