Federal records document 89 natural disaster events in the Picayune, MS area (ZIP 39466). These include 48 hailstorms, 33 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.7M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (48 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 10, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Picayune has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 11, 2016.
Picayune has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Picayune has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Picayune was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 25, 2012), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39466 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (33 events), floods (5 events), hurricanes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Picayune, MS, with 48 events documented.
Yes, Picayune (ZIP 39466) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 11, 2016.
Picayune has 33 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39466 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.7M in property damage in the Picayune, MS area (ZIP 39466). 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 →