ZIP code 39773, covering West Point, MS, has 190 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 84 hailstorms, 55 floods, and 30 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $43M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 57 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for West Point is hailstorms, with 84 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Floods account for 29% of the disaster record here, with 55 events documented. Of these, 17 (31%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (13%) 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 $13.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
West Point has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
West Point has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $19M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 18, 2013.
West Point 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Point was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 9, 2006, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 13, 2019), causing $3M in damages. Flash Flood on May 9, 2006 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39773 has experienced 190 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (84 events), floods (55 events), tornadoes (30 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (10 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Point, MS, with 84 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, West Point (ZIP 39773) has 55 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
West Point has 30 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 $13.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39773 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Mar 9, 2006. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43M in property damage in the West Point, MS area (ZIP 39773). 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 →