Mendenhall, MS (ZIP 39114) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 235 natural disaster events on record. These include 104 hailstorms, 72 tornadoes, and 39 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.3M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 177 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (104 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
Tornadoes account for 31% of the disaster record here, with 72 events documented. Of these, 11 (15%) 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 $31.2M in documented property damage. 14 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (21%) 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 $979K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2024.
Mendenhall has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 5, 2023.
Mendenhall 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.
Mendenhall 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mendenhall was EF3 Tornado on Mar 26, 2009, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 25, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 25, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39114 has experienced 235 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (104 events), tornadoes (72 events), floods (39 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mendenhall, MS, with 104 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Mendenhall (ZIP 39114) has 39 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $979K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2024.
Mendenhall has 72 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 $31.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39114 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 26, 2009. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.3M in property damage in the Mendenhall, MS area (ZIP 39114). 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 →