Holly Bluff, MS (ZIP 39088) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 13 blizzards, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $156.7M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 57 injuries.
With 14 recorded incidents (30% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 28, 2018.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (85%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $148.1M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 2021.
Holly Bluff has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 2, 2021.
Holly Bluff has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2019.
Holly Bluff has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Holly Bluff was EF4 Tornado on Apr 24, 2010, which caused $144M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 25, 2005), causing $6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 24, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39088 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Holly Bluff, MS, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $520K in property damage.
Yes, Holly Bluff (ZIP 39088) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2019.
Holly Bluff has 11 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 $148.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39088 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 24, 2010. This event caused $144M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $156.7M in property damage in the Holly Bluff, MS area (ZIP 39088). 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 →