Government records show 250 natural disaster events affecting the Hazlehurst, MS area (ZIP 39083) — a notably active disaster history. These include 127 hailstorms, 45 tornadoes, and 42 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.1M. These events have resulted in 27 recorded deaths and 220 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hazlehurst is hailstorms, with 127 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
There have been 45 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (16%) 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 $11.1M in documented property damage. 24 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
There have been 42 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (48%) 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 $33M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.1M 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 14, 2023.
Hazlehurst 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.
Hazlehurst 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 Hazlehurst was Flash Flood on Apr 6, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 6, 2003), causing $10M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 6, 2003 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39083 has experienced 250 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (127 events), tornadoes (45 events), floods (42 events), severe wind events (23 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hazlehurst, MS, with 127 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.2M in property damage.
Yes, Hazlehurst (ZIP 39083) has 42 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2024.
Hazlehurst has 45 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 $11.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39083 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 6, 2003. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $56.1M in property damage in the Hazlehurst, MS area (ZIP 39083). 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 →