Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 38801

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 38801, Mississippi

ZIP 38801 in Tupelo sits in the interior eastern United States. Its humid subtropical climate produces very hot, humid summers and mild winters, and notably overlapping tornado and hurricane seasons. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 38801 carries an overall risk score of 6.9/10, placing it in the high category. Arctic air outbreaks are the leading natural hazard, with temperature plunges to dangerous lows capable of causing hypothermia and widespread infrastructure failures. The area also faces notable exposure to earthquake and heat.

Within Mississippi, ZIP 38801's risk is, slightly above the 6.1/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Mississippi identifies cold wave as the foremost hazard, followed by earthquake and heat. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 38801 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for cold wave and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.