ZIP code 39440, covering Laurel, MS, has 170 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 73 floods, 54 hailstorms, and 30 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 102 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (73 total). Of these, 20 (27%) 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 $9.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 32% of the disaster record here, with 54 events documented. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 12, 2024.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (27%) 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 $36.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2023.
Laurel has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 Jan 15, 2024.
Laurel has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Laurel 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Laurel was EF4 Tornado on Apr 12, 2020, which caused $8.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 2, 2008), causing $5.3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jan 27, 1994 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39440 has experienced 170 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (73 events), hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (30 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laurel, MS, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.7M in property damage.
Yes, Laurel (ZIP 39440) has 73 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Laurel has 30 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 $36.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39440 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 12, 2020. This event caused $8.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.4M in property damage in the Laurel, MS area (ZIP 39440). 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 →