Vance, MS (ZIP 38964) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 33 injuries.
With 7 recorded incidents (33% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2016.
Vance has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 23, 2015.
Vance has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Vance has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2021.
Vance has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vance was EF2 Tornado on Nov 24, 2001, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Mar 10, 2016), causing $1M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 23, 2015 also caused significant damage ($734K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38964 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vance, MS, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3K in property damage.
Yes, Vance (ZIP 38964) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2021.
Vance has 6 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 23, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38964 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 24, 2001. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7M in property damage in the Vance, MS area (ZIP 38964). 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 →