Louise, MS (ZIP 39097) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 18 tornadoes, 13 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.4M. These events have resulted in 34 recorded deaths and 430 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Louise is tornadoes, with 18 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (17%) 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 $15.7M in documented property damage. 33 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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.
Louise has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 14, 2020.
Louise has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Louise 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.
Louise has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Louise was EF3 Tornado on Mar 24, 2023, which caused $13.4M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (May 8, 2011), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39097 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (13 events), floods (7 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Louise, MS, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.7M in property damage.
Yes, Louise (ZIP 39097) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 14, 2020.
Louise has 18 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 $15.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39097 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 24, 2023. This event caused $13.4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.4M in property damage in the Louise, MS area (ZIP 39097). 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 →