Prairie, MS (ZIP 39756) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 26 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $94.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 125 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $76K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (32%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $91.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Prairie has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Prairie has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $222K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2020.
Prairie has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Prairie 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 Prairie was EF3 Tornado on Mar 24, 2023, which caused $80M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 16, 1956), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jan 19, 1988 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39756 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (19 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prairie, MS, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $76K in property damage.
Yes, Prairie (ZIP 39756) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $222K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2020.
Prairie has 19 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 $91.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39756 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 24, 2023. This event caused $80M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $94.7M in property damage in the Prairie, MS area (ZIP 39756). 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 →