ZIP code 39059, covering Crystal Springs, MS, has 174 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 90 hailstorms, 40 tornadoes, and 22 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.5M. These events have resulted in 27 recorded deaths and 171 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Crystal Springs is hailstorms, with 90 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 40 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (20%) 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 $42.8M in documented property damage. 24 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 $548K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2024.
Crystal Springs has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.3M 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 May 5, 2023.
Crystal Springs has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Crystal Springs has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 29, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crystal Springs was EF4 Tornado on Nov 21, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 10 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Nov 21, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Nov 21, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39059 has experienced 174 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (90 events), tornadoes (40 events), floods (22 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crystal Springs, MS, with 90 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.1M in property damage.
Yes, Crystal Springs (ZIP 39059) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $548K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2024.
Crystal Springs has 40 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 $42.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39059 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 21, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 10 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.5M in property damage in the Crystal Springs, MS area (ZIP 39059). 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 →