Brandon, MS (ZIP 39042) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 369 natural disaster events on record. These include 142 floods, 132 hailstorms, and 61 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $140.6M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 69 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (142 total). Of these, 25 (18%) 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 $36.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2024.
Hailstorms account for 36% of the disaster record here, with 132 events documented. Of these, 3 (2%) 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 $20.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2025.
Tornadoes account for 17% of the disaster record here, with 61 events documented. Of these, 6 (10%) 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 $65.7M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $14.2M 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 Jun 4, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (57%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
Brandon 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 $600K 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, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brandon was EF3 Tornado on Apr 24, 2003, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 6, 2003), causing $30M in damages. 3" Hail on Mar 31, 1996 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39042 has experienced 369 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (142 events), hailstorms (132 events), tornadoes (61 events), severe wind events (18 events), blizzards (14 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brandon, MS, with 142 events documented. These events have caused a combined $36.6M in property damage.
Yes, Brandon (ZIP 39042) has 142 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2024.
Brandon has 61 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 $65.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39042 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 24, 2003. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $140.6M in property damage in the Brandon, MS area (ZIP 39042). 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 →