Osyka, MS (ZIP 39657) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 tornadoes, 18 hailstorms, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $992.6M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
With 32 recorded incidents (50% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (13%) 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 $14.4M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (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 $976.6M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
Osyka 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Osyka was Flash Flood on Aug 12, 2016, which caused $629M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Aug 13, 2016), causing $315M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 12, 2016 also caused significant damage ($22.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39657 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (32 events), hailstorms (18 events), floods (12 events), and hurricanes (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Osyka, MS, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.4M in property damage.
Yes, Osyka (ZIP 39657) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $976.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
Osyka has 32 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 $14.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39657 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 12, 2016. This event caused $629M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $992.6M in property damage in the Osyka, MS area (ZIP 39657). 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 →