ZIP code 39116, covering Mize, MS, has 129 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 hailstorms, 38 tornadoes, and 22 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $73.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 54 injuries.
With 56 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
There have been 38 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (13%) 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 $48.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (23%) 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 $949K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2022.
Mize has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (100%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Mize has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2024.
Mize 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mize was EF4 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Mar 13, 2005), causing $20M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 6, 2005 also caused significant damage ($8.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39116 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (38 events), floods (22 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mize, MS, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.5M in property damage.
Yes, Mize (ZIP 39116) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $949K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2022.
Mize has 38 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 $48.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39116 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 22, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $73.4M in property damage in the Mize, MS area (ZIP 39116). 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 →