ZIP code 39470, covering Poplarville, MS, has 116 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 hailstorms, 44 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M. A total of 47 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 56 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 10, 2025.
There have been 44 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Poplarville has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (100%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 3, 2022.
Poplarville has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 1, 2018.
Poplarville has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Poplarville was EF3 Tornado on Dec 25, 2012, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 29, 2021), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on May 11, 2019 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39470 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (44 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), and hurricanes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Poplarville, MS, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Poplarville (ZIP 39470) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 3, 2022.
Poplarville has 44 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39470 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 25, 2012. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.5M in property damage in the Poplarville, MS area (ZIP 39470). 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 →