Federal records document 186 natural disaster events in the Lena, MS area (ZIP 39094). These include 65 hailstorms, 55 tornadoes, and 40 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.8M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 70 injuries.
With 65 recorded incidents (35% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2024.
Tornadoes account for 30% of the disaster record here, with 55 events documented. Of these, 7 (13%) 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 $44.1M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 40 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (33%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Lena has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 16, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lena was EF5 Tornado on Mar 3, 1966, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Nov 22, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Feb 18, 1976 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39094 has experienced 186 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), tornadoes (55 events), floods (40 events), severe wind events (14 events), blizzards (11 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lena, MS, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Lena (ZIP 39094) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Lena has 55 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 $44.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39094 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 3, 1966. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.8M in property damage in the Lena, MS area (ZIP 39094). 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 →