Louisville, MS (ZIP 39339) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 207 natural disaster events on record. These include 93 hailstorms, 57 tornadoes, and 35 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $154.5M. These events have resulted in 16 recorded deaths and 104 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Louisville is hailstorms, with 93 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2025.
Tornadoes account for 28% of the disaster record here, with 57 events documented. Of these, 7 (12%) 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 $133.3M in documented property damage. 16 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (29%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (83%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Louisville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Louisville has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 13, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Louisville was EF4 Tornado on Apr 28, 2014, which caused $121.5M in property damage and was linked to 10 fatalities. Another major event was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Mar 9, 2006), causing $10M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 18, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39339 has experienced 207 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (93 events), tornadoes (57 events), floods (35 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), wildfires (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Louisville, MS, with 93 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.4M in property damage.
Yes, Louisville (ZIP 39339) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Louisville has 57 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 $133.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39339 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2014. This event caused $121.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 10 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $154.5M in property damage in the Louisville, MS area (ZIP 39339). 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 →