Tomnolen, MS (ZIP 39744) has experienced 119 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 29 floods, and 24 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $69.7M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 69 injuries.
With 46 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $936K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (31%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (29%) 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 $63.5M in documented property damage. 14 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 29, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
Tomnolen has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $780K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Tomnolen 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tomnolen was EF3 Tornado on Apr 21, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 21, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39744 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), floods (29 events), tornadoes (24 events), blizzards (13 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tomnolen, MS, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $936K in property damage.
Yes, Tomnolen (ZIP 39744) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2025.
Tomnolen has 24 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 $63.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39744 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 21, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $69.7M in property damage in the Tomnolen, MS area (ZIP 39744). 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 →