Federal records document 84 natural disaster events in the Harrisville, MS area (ZIP 39082). These include 36 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.7M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 66 injuries.
With 36 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (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 $14M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 $348K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2024.
Harrisville has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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.
Harrisville 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.
Harrisville has experienced 1 severe wind event 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 29, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harrisville was EF4 Tornado on Nov 21, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Nov 21, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 29, 1976 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39082 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (25 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harrisville, MS, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Harrisville (ZIP 39082) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $348K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2024.
Harrisville has 25 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 $14M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39082 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 21, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.7M in property damage in the Harrisville, MS area (ZIP 39082). 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 →