Perkinston, MS (ZIP 39573) has experienced 113 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 hailstorms, 35 tornadoes, and 20 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. A total of 19 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Perkinston is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 22, 2024.
Perkinston has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 Mar 30, 2025.
Perkinston has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 1, 2018.
Perkinston has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Perkinston was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 14, 2018), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39573 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (35 events), wildfires (20 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), and hurricanes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Perkinston, MS, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5K in property damage.
Yes, Perkinston (ZIP 39573) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Perkinston has 35 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39573 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Perkinston, MS area (ZIP 39573). 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 →