Waveland, MS (ZIP 39576) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 15 tornadoes, 12 hailstorms, and 2 hurricanes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.2M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (15 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Waveland has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Waveland 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waveland was EF3 Tornado on May 19, 1980, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 29, 2021), causing $3M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39576 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (15 events), hailstorms (12 events), hurricanes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waveland, MS, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26.2M in property damage.
Yes, Waveland (ZIP 39576) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2003.
Waveland has 15 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 $26.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39576 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 1980. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.2M in property damage in the Waveland, MS area (ZIP 39576). 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 →