Mc Comb, MS (ZIP 39648) has experienced 85 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.3M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 224 injuries.
With 48 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2020.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (15%) 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 $39.6M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Mc Comb has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $7.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2016.
Mc Comb has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Mc Comb has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mc Comb was EF4 Tornado on Jan 10, 1975, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 15, 2025), causing $5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 15, 2025 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39648 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (27 events), floods (6 events), hurricanes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Comb, MS, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Mc Comb (ZIP 39648) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2016.
Mc Comb has 27 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 $39.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39648 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 $49.3M in property damage in the Mc Comb, MS area (ZIP 39648). 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 →