Mc Henry, MS (ZIP 39561) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $512.5K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Mc Henry is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Mc Henry has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $462.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 30, 2012.
Mc Henry has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 26, 2024.
Mc Henry 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mc Henry was EF1 Tornado on Sep 2, 1985, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39561 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (6 events), wildfires (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Henry, MS, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Mc Henry (ZIP 39561) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2012.
Mc Henry has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $462.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 30, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39561 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 2, 1985. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $512.5K in property damage in the Mc Henry, MS area (ZIP 39561). 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 →