Federal records document 81 natural disaster events in the Tchula, MS area (ZIP 39169). These include 36 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Tchula is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $237K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
Tchula has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Tchula has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $497K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Tchula 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 Tchula was EF2 Tornado on Sep 24, 2005, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 21, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 16, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39169 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (13 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tchula, MS, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $237K in property damage.
Yes, Tchula (ZIP 39169) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Tchula has 18 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39169 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 24, 2005. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5M in property damage in the Tchula, MS area (ZIP 39169). 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 →