Diamondhead, MS (ZIP 39525) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 2 hurricanes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Diamondhead is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $862.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Diamondhead was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 1, 2008), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39525 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (16 events), hurricanes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Diamondhead, MS, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Diamondhead (ZIP 39525) 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 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $862.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39525 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Diamondhead, MS area (ZIP 39525). 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 →