Prentiss, MS (ZIP 39474) has experienced 179 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 64 hailstorms, 50 tornadoes, and 40 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $95.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 162 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Prentiss is hailstorms, with 64 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $992K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 50 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (24%) 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 $86.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (43%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2024.
Prentiss has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Prentiss 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 Prentiss was EF4 Tornado on Apr 12, 2020, which caused $29.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 21, 1992), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 12, 2020 also caused significant damage ($9.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39474 has experienced 179 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (50 events), floods (40 events), severe wind events (14 events), blizzards (10 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prentiss, MS, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $992K in property damage.
Yes, Prentiss (ZIP 39474) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2022.
Prentiss has 50 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 $86.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39474 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 12, 2020. This event caused $29.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $95.9M in property damage in the Prentiss, MS area (ZIP 39474). 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 →