Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 38659 in Potts Camp, MS. These include 22 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (22 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $27.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
Potts Camp has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
Potts Camp has experienced 7 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $24.1K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 13, 2014.
Potts Camp has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $820K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 2, 2010.
Potts Camp has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 3, 2024.
Potts Camp has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Potts Camp was EF4 Tornado on Dec 23, 2015, which caused $2M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 2, 2010), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on May 2, 2010 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38659 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (4 events), wildfires (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Potts Camp, MS, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27.6K in property damage.
Yes, Potts Camp (ZIP 38659) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $820K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 2, 2010.
Potts Camp has 10 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 3, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38659 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 23, 2015. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.4M in property damage in the Potts Camp, MS area (ZIP 38659). 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 →