Federal records document 183 natural disaster events in the Pelahatchie, MS area (ZIP 39145). These include 60 floods, 54 hailstorms, and 43 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $123.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 20 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (60 total). Of these, 13 (22%) 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 $51.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 30% of the disaster record here, with 54 events documented. 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 $55.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
There have been 43 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (7%) 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 $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (57%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
Pelahatchie has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2022.
Pelahatchie has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pelahatchie was 2.8" Hail on Mar 18, 2013, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 7, 2003), causing $50M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Mar 18, 2013 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39145 has experienced 183 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (60 events), hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (43 events), blizzards (14 events), severe wind events (10 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pelahatchie, MS, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $51.5M in property damage.
Yes, Pelahatchie (ZIP 39145) has 60 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $51.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Pelahatchie has 43 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 $10.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39145 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Mar 18, 2013. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $123.3M in property damage in the Pelahatchie, MS area (ZIP 39145). 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 →