Government records show 397 natural disaster events affecting the Hattiesburg, MS area (ZIP 39401) — a notably active disaster history. These include 152 floods, 118 hailstorms, and 70 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $95.9M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 493 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hattiesburg is floods, with 152 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 59 (39%) 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 $13M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 8, 2024.
Hailstorms account for 30% of the disaster record here, with 118 events documented. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
Wildfires account for 18% of the disaster record here, with 70 events documented. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 22, 2024.
There have been 38 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (11%) 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 $73.3M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 8, 2025.
Hattiesburg has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hattiesburg was EF4 Tornado on Feb 28, 1987, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 10, 2013), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jan 21, 2017 also caused significant damage ($9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39401 has experienced 397 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (152 events), hailstorms (118 events), wildfires (70 events), tornadoes (38 events), severe wind events (14 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hattiesburg, MS, with 152 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13M in property damage.
Yes, Hattiesburg (ZIP 39401) has 152 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 8, 2024.
Hattiesburg 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 $73.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39401 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 28, 1987. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $95.9M in property damage in the Hattiesburg, MS area (ZIP 39401). 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 →