Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the French Camp, MS area (ZIP 39745). These include 24 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $106.3M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (24 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $296K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $103.1M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 28, 2018.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 Feb 17, 2021.
French Camp has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $558K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 12, 2025.
French Camp 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.
French Camp has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $400K 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for French Camp was EF3 Tornado on Apr 24, 2010, which caused $96M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jan 10, 2008), causing $4.7M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39745 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (13 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in French Camp, MS, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $296K in property damage.
Yes, French Camp (ZIP 39745) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $558K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 12, 2025.
French Camp has 14 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 $103.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 28, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39745 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 24, 2010. This event caused $96M 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 $106.3M in property damage in the French Camp, MS area (ZIP 39745). 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 →