Federal records document 123 natural disaster events in the Waynesboro, MS area (ZIP 39367). These include 54 hailstorms, 37 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (54 total). 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 $218.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2025.
There have been 37 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (14%) 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 $29M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $894K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
Waynesboro has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 23, 2020.
Waynesboro has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 11, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waynesboro was EF4 Tornado on Feb 28, 1987, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 28, 2014), causing $1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 3, 2008 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39367 has experienced 123 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (37 events), floods (13 events), wildfires (12 events), severe wind events (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waynesboro, MS, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $218.8K in property damage.
Yes, Waynesboro (ZIP 39367) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $894K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2022.
Waynesboro has 37 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 $29M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39367 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 28, 1987. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.6M in property damage in the Waynesboro, MS area (ZIP 39367). 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 →