Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 39148 in Piney Woods, MS. These include 18 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Piney Woods is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $106K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2021.
Piney Woods has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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.
Piney Woods has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $561K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 10, 2016.
Piney Woods has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2021.
Piney Woods 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
Piney Woods has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Piney Woods was Heavy Snow on Feb 11, 2010, which caused $800K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 9, 2008), causing $800K in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 4, 2011 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39148 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Piney Woods, MS, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $106K in property damage.
Yes, Piney Woods (ZIP 39148) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $561K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 10, 2016.
Piney Woods has 5 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39148 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Feb 11, 2010. This event caused $800K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.5M in property damage in the Piney Woods, MS area (ZIP 39148). 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 →