Ocean Springs, MS (ZIP 39564) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ocean Springs is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $200 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Ocean Springs has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Ocean Springs has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 12, 2024.
Ocean Springs 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.
Ocean Springs has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ocean Springs was Flash Flood on May 1, 2013, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 30, 2022), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39564 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (10 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 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ocean Springs, MS, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200 in property damage.
Yes, Ocean Springs (ZIP 39564) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Ocean Springs 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39564 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 $3.9M in property damage in the Ocean Springs, MS area (ZIP 39564). 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 →