Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Sandy Hook, MS area (ZIP 39478). These include 24 tornadoes, 17 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 17 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (24 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 11, 2024.
Sandy Hook has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2019.
Sandy Hook has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $455K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Sandy Hook 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
Sandy Hook has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 12, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sandy Hook was 1.2" Hail on Apr 15, 2022, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 11, 2019), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39478 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (24 events), hailstorms (17 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sandy Hook, MS, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5M in property damage.
Yes, Sandy Hook (ZIP 39478) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2019.
Sandy Hook has 24 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39478 was 1.2" Hail, which occurred on Apr 15, 2022. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.7M in property damage in the Sandy Hook, MS area (ZIP 39478). 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 →