Federal records document 189 natural disaster events in the Pontotoc, MS area (ZIP 38863). These include 107 hailstorms, 41 tornadoes, and 18 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 102 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (107 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $532.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
There have been 41 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (20%) 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 $30.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $186K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (56%) 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 $639K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Pontotoc has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 25, 2008.
Pontotoc has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 10, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pontotoc was EF3 Tornado on Apr 28, 2014, which caused $15M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 31, 2023), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 5, 2018 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38863 has experienced 189 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (107 events), tornadoes (41 events), severe wind events (18 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (5 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pontotoc, MS, with 107 events documented. These events have caused a combined $532.7K in property damage.
Yes, Pontotoc (ZIP 38863) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $639K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Pontotoc has 41 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 $30.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38863 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2014. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.7M in property damage in the Pontotoc, MS area (ZIP 38863). 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 →