Sessums, MS (ZIP 39759) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 206 natural disaster events on record. These include 77 hailstorms, 62 floods, and 44 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $81.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 90 injuries.
With 77 recorded incidents (37% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Floods account for 30% of the disaster record here, with 62 events documented. Of these, 19 (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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 44 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (7%) 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 $68.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (79%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
Sessums has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Sessums 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sessums was EF3 Tornado on Nov 10, 2002, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jan 1, 2011), causing $3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 25, 2005 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39759 has experienced 206 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), floods (62 events), tornadoes (44 events), blizzards (14 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sessums, MS, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.9M in property damage.
Yes, Sessums (ZIP 39759) has 62 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Sessums has 44 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 $68.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39759 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 10, 2002. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $81.4M in property damage in the Sessums, MS area (ZIP 39759). 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 →