ZIP code 39332, covering Hickory, MS, has 96 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 27 floods, and 25 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $69.4M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
With 28 recorded incidents (29% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $351K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (41%) 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 $52.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2024.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (12%) 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 $12.9M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Hickory has experienced 5 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 May 4, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hickory was Flash Flood on Apr 6, 2003, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 12, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 29, 1976 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39332 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (27 events), tornadoes (25 events), blizzards (11 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hickory, MS, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $351K in property damage.
Yes, Hickory (ZIP 39332) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $52.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2024.
Hickory has 25 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 $12.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39332 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 6, 2003. This event caused $50M 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 $69.4M in property damage in the Hickory, MS area (ZIP 39332). 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 →