Moselle, MS (ZIP 39459) has experienced 98 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 floods, 30 hailstorms, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 352 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Moselle is floods, with 34 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 13 (38%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2022.
There have been 30 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (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 $29.3M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Moselle 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.
Moselle has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 8, 2025.
Moselle 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 Moselle was EF4 Tornado on Feb 28, 1987, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 6, 2017), causing $1.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 6, 2025 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39459 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (34 events), hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moselle, MS, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Moselle (ZIP 39459) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2022.
Moselle has 18 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 $29.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39459 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 $38.6M in property damage in the Moselle, MS area (ZIP 39459). 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 →