ZIP code 38645, covering Lyon, MS, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 23 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 38 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (44% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $59.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 23, 2015.
Lyon has experienced 6 floods 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 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 Jun 10, 2021.
Lyon has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $37K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Lyon has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Lyon has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 29, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lyon was EF2 Tornado on May 12, 1978, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 12, 1978), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 24, 2001 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38645 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lyon, MS, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.4K in property damage.
Yes, Lyon (ZIP 38645) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Lyon has 13 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 $59.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 23, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38645 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 12, 1978. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60.6M in property damage in the Lyon, MS area (ZIP 38645). 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 →