Federal records document 102 natural disaster events in the Moss Point, MS area (ZIP 39562). These include 46 hailstorms, 33 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (46 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 5, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 27, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (91%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Moss Point has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 17, 2024.
Moss Point has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 2, 2010.
Moss Point has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Moss Point was Flash Flood on May 1, 2013, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 30, 2012), causing $1.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 19, 2023 also caused significant damage ($773K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39562 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (33 events), floods (11 events), wildfires (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moss Point, MS, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Moss Point (ZIP 39562) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Moss Point has 33 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39562 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2013. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.8M in property damage in the Moss Point, MS area (ZIP 39562). 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 →