ZIP code 39482, covering Sumrall, MS, has 171 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 63 hailstorms, 50 floods, and 41 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $86.3M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 50 injuries.
With 63 recorded incidents (37% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2023.
There have been 50 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (24%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
There have been 41 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (20%) 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 $74M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 8, 2025.
Sumrall has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $315K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Sumrall 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sumrall was EF4 Tornado on Apr 12, 2020, which caused $29.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 12, 2020), causing $20.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Feb 10, 2013 also caused significant damage ($13.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39482 has experienced 171 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), floods (50 events), tornadoes (41 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sumrall, MS, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, Sumrall (ZIP 39482) has 50 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Sumrall has 41 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 $74M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39482 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 12, 2020. This event caused $29.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $86.3M in property damage in the Sumrall, MS area (ZIP 39482). 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 →