Percy, MS (ZIP 38748) has experienced 126 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 hailstorms, 29 tornadoes, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.2M. These events have resulted in 41 recorded deaths and 479 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Percy is hailstorms, with 55 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (28%) 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 $26.6M in documented property damage. 36 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (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 $15.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2019.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (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 $2.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
Percy has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2010.
Percy has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 24, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Percy was EF3 Tornado on Mar 24, 2023, which caused $13.4M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 3, 2008), causing $6.5M in damages. Flood on May 5, 2011 also caused significant damage ($5.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38748 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (29 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (16 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Percy, MS, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Percy (ZIP 38748) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2019.
Percy has 29 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 $26.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38748 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 24, 2023. This event caused $13.4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.2M in property damage in the Percy, MS area (ZIP 38748). 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 →