Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Diamondhead, MS area (ZIP 39520). These include 30 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 2 hurricanes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.6M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (30 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 40% 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 $26.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Diamondhead has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Diamondhead has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2003.
Diamondhead has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 11, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Diamondhead was EF3 Tornado on May 19, 1980, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 29, 2021), causing $3M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39520 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (23 events), hurricanes (2 events), flood (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Diamondhead, MS, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Diamondhead (ZIP 39520) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2003.
Diamondhead has 23 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 $26.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39520 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 1980. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.6M in property damage in the Diamondhead, MS area (ZIP 39520). 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 →