Preston, MS (ZIP 39354) has experienced 85 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Preston is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (19%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (83%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Preston has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $286K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Preston has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Preston 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Preston was EF3 Tornado on Nov 24, 2004, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 6, 2025), causing $800K in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jan 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39354 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (27 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (3 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 Preston, MS, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Preston (ZIP 39354) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $286K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Preston has 27 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 $6.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39354 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 24, 2004. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11M in property damage in the Preston, MS area (ZIP 39354). 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 →