Federal records document 79 natural disaster events in the Wiggins, MS area (ZIP 39577). These include 25 hailstorms, 20 wildfires, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 32% of all recorded events (25 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $296K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 4, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 14, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (27%) 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 $745K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Wiggins has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 2, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wiggins was Flash Flood on Apr 14, 2018, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 30, 2022), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39577 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), wildfires (20 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (15 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wiggins, MS, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $296K in property damage.
Yes, Wiggins (ZIP 39577) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $745K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Wiggins has 17 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 14, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39577 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 14, 2018. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Wiggins, MS area (ZIP 39577). 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 →