Federal records document 129 natural disaster events in the Brooksville, MS area (ZIP 39739). These include 47 tornadoes, 43 hailstorms, and 21 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Brooksville is tornadoes, with 47 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
There have been 43 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (29%) 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 $575K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Brooksville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $551K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Brooksville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brooksville was 4.9" Hail on Jun 14, 2023, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 24, 2008), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39739 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (47 events), hailstorms (43 events), floods (21 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brooksville, MS, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.8M in property damage.
Yes, Brooksville (ZIP 39739) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $575K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Brooksville has 47 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 $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39739 was 4.9" Hail, which occurred on Jun 14, 2023. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.6M in property damage in the Brooksville, MS area (ZIP 39739). 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 →