Ammon, VA (ZIP 23850) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 8 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2018.
Ammon has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 11, 2018.
Ammon has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $127K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ammon was EF1 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 11, 2018), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23850 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), and blizzards (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ammon, VA, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Ammon has 7 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 11, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23850 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 2011. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Ammon, VA area (ZIP 23850). 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 →