Federal records document 87 natural disaster events in the Goodman, MS area (ZIP 39079). These include 30 tornadoes, 27 hailstorms, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 18 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 34% of all recorded events (30 total). Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $18.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 22, 2022.
There have been 27 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $382K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (67%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Goodman has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
Goodman has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $980K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Goodman 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 Goodman was EF3 Tornado on Jan 1, 2011, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 30, 2017), causing $4.2M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jan 10, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39079 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (30 events), hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (15 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Goodman, MS, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.3M in property damage.
Yes, Goodman (ZIP 39079) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
Goodman 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 $18.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 22, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39079 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 1, 2011. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.4M in property damage in the Goodman, MS area (ZIP 39079). 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 →