Federal records document 98 natural disaster events in the Bassfield, MS area (ZIP 39421). These include 34 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 23 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $68.6M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (34 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $957K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2023.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (21%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $473K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (30%) 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 $62.2M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Bassfield has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Bassfield has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2024.
Bassfield 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bassfield was EF4 Tornado on Apr 12, 2020, which caused $29.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 12, 2020), causing $20.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 12, 2020 also caused significant damage ($9.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39421 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (24 events), tornadoes (23 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bassfield, MS, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $957K in property damage.
Yes, Bassfield (ZIP 39421) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $473K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Bassfield has 23 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 $62.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39421 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 12, 2020. This event caused $29.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $68.6M in property damage in the Bassfield, MS area (ZIP 39421). 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 →