Rolling Fork, MS (ZIP 39159) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 212 natural disaster events on record. These include 78 hailstorms, 65 tornadoes, and 43 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $233.6M. These events have resulted in 73 recorded deaths and 944 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (78 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 22, 2022.
Tornadoes account for 31% of the disaster record here, with 65 events documented. Of these, 13 (20%) 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 $145.1M in documented property damage. 70 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 43 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (51%) 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 $84.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 9, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 6% 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 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 9, 2024.
Rolling Fork 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 Rolling Fork was EF4 Tornado on Mar 24, 2023, which caused $83.1M in property damage and was linked to 14 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 6, 2003), causing $50M in damages. EF5 Tornado on Feb 21, 1971 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39159 has experienced 212 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), tornadoes (65 events), floods (43 events), blizzards (13 events), severe wind events (12 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rolling Fork, MS, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Rolling Fork (ZIP 39159) has 43 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $84.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 9, 2024.
Rolling Fork has 65 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 $145.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39159 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 24, 2023. This event caused $83.1M in documented property damage. It resulted in 14 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $233.6M in property damage in the Rolling Fork, MS area (ZIP 39159). 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 →