Government records show 315 natural disaster events affecting the Zcta 39443, MS area (ZIP 39443) — a notably active disaster history. These include 121 hailstorms, 102 floods, and 71 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $90.9M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 115 injuries.
With 121 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Floods account for 32% of the disaster record here, with 102 events documented. Of these, 25 (25%) 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 $11.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Tornadoes account for 23% of the disaster record here, with 71 events documented. Of these, 13 (18%) 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 $72M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Zcta 39443 has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Zcta 39443 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.
Zcta 39443 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 Zcta 39443 was EF4 Tornado on Feb 28, 1987, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 12, 2020), causing $8.8M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 2, 2008 also caused significant damage ($5.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39443 has experienced 315 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (121 events), floods (102 events), tornadoes (71 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 39443, MS, with 121 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.3M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 39443 (ZIP 39443) has 102 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Zcta 39443 has 71 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 $72M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39443 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 $90.9M in property damage in the Zcta 39443, MS area (ZIP 39443). 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 →