ZIP code 39146, covering Pickens, MS, has 104 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 30 tornadoes, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $82.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (17%) 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 $78.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 22, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (67%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $803K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 2, 2022.
Pickens has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 28, 2018.
Pickens has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pickens was EF4 Tornado on Apr 24, 2010, which caused $64M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 30, 2017), causing $4.2M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jan 10, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39146 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (30 events), blizzards (15 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pickens, MS, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Pickens (ZIP 39146) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $803K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2022.
Pickens has 30 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 $78.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 22, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39146 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 24, 2010. This event caused $64M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $82.2M in property damage in the Pickens, MS area (ZIP 39146). 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 →