ZIP code 39560, covering Long Beach, MS, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 22 tornadoes, 20 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $66.8M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 56 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Long Beach is tornadoes, with 22 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (23%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $56.7M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Long Beach has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Long Beach has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Long Beach has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Long Beach has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 30, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Long Beach was EF3 Tornado on Oct 30, 1967, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 13, 1980), causing $25M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($6.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39560 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (22 events), hailstorms (20 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), hurricanes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Long Beach, MS, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $56.7M in property damage.
Yes, Long Beach (ZIP 39560) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Long Beach has 22 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 $56.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39560 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 30, 1967. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $66.8M in property damage in the Long Beach, MS area (ZIP 39560). 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 →