ZIP code 39656, covering Oak Vale, MS, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $19M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oak Vale is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. 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 $394K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $15.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $363K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2022.
Oak Vale has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Oak Vale has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $780K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2024.
Oak Vale has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oak Vale was EF3 Tornado on Apr 12, 2020, which caused $9.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 21, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 12, 2020 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39656 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oak Vale, MS, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $394K in property damage.
Yes, Oak Vale (ZIP 39656) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $363K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2022.
Oak Vale has 16 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 $15.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39656 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 12, 2020. This event caused $9.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19M in property damage in the Oak Vale, MS area (ZIP 39656). 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 →