Government records show 207 natural disaster events affecting the Mount Olive, MS area (ZIP 39119) — a notably active disaster history. These include 81 hailstorms, 67 tornadoes, and 40 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $117M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 268 injuries.
With 81 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $22M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2024.
Tornadoes account for 32% of the disaster record here, with 67 events documented. Of these, 11 (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 $89.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (35%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2022.
Mount Olive 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Mount Olive has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2024.
Mount Olive 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Olive was EF4 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 21, 1992), causing $25M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Mar 13, 2005 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39119 has experienced 207 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), tornadoes (67 events), floods (40 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Olive, MS, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22M in property damage.
Yes, Mount Olive (ZIP 39119) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2022.
Mount Olive has 67 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 $89.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39119 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 $117M in property damage in the Mount Olive, MS area (ZIP 39119). 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 →