With 287 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 65608 in Ava, MO has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 178 hailstorms, 40 wildfires, and 26 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (178 total). Of these, 3 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 29, 2024.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (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 $25.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Ava has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $285K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2022.
Ava has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ava was Flash Flood on Nov 5, 2024, which caused $11.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Nov 4, 2024), causing $6M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 21, 2019 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65608 has experienced 287 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (178 events), wildfires (40 events), floods (26 events), tornadoes (26 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ava, MO, with 178 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Ava (ZIP 65608) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
Ava has 26 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 $12.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 21, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65608 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Nov 5, 2024. This event caused $11.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $44.8M in property damage in the Ava, MO area (ZIP 65608). 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 →