Pittsboro, MS (ZIP 38951) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $979.2K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pittsboro is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. 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 $8.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 29, 2016.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $437K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 16, 2022.
Pittsboro has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $497.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Pittsboro has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $26K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 20, 2000.
Pittsboro has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 4, 1977.
Pittsboro has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pittsboro was EF1 Tornado on Apr 1, 1970, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 2, 2010), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38951 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquake (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pittsboro, MS, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.7K in property damage.
Yes, Pittsboro (ZIP 38951) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $437K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 16, 2022.
Pittsboro has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $497.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38951 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 1, 1970. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $979.2K in property damage in the Pittsboro, MS area (ZIP 38951). 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 →