Liberty, MS (ZIP 39645) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 tornadoes, 25 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.4M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 210 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Liberty is tornadoes, with 34 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (12%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.1M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 25 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
Liberty has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $24.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2016.
Liberty has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Liberty has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 2, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Liberty was EF4 Tornado on Jan 10, 1975, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 12, 2016), causing $22.6M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 2, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39645 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (34 events), hailstorms (25 events), floods (6 events), hurricanes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Liberty, MS, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $28.1M in property damage.
Yes, Liberty (ZIP 39645) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2016.
Liberty has 34 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $28.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39645 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 10, 1975. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.4M in property damage in the Liberty, MS area (ZIP 39645). 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 →