Federal records document 72 natural disaster events in the Pass Christian, MS area (ZIP 39571). These include 39 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (39 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Pass Christian has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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.
Pass Christian 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.
Pass Christian 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.
Pass Christian has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pass Christian was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008, which caused $6.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 19, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39571 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (5 events), hurricanes (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pass Christian, MS, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Pass Christian (ZIP 39571) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Pass Christian has 24 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39571 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 1, 2008. This event caused $6.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.8M in property damage in the Pass Christian, MS area (ZIP 39571). 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 →