Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 38723 in Avon, MS. These include 16 blizzards, 10 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Avon is blizzards, with 16 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (69%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
Avon has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
Avon has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2019.
Avon has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2010.
Avon has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2009.
Avon 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Avon was Flood on Mar 9, 1997, which caused $1.4M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 23, 1998), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38723 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (10 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Avon, MS, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.4M in property damage.
Yes, Avon (ZIP 38723) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2019.
Avon has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38723 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 9, 1997. This event caused $1.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.5M in property damage in the Avon, MS area (ZIP 38723). 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 →