Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 22834 in Linville, VA. These include 13 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.3M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (13 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Linville has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $577.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2008.
Linville has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $20.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2003.
Linville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Linville 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
Linville has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 4, 1995.
The most significant disaster event on record for Linville was Flood on Sep 6, 1996, which caused $15.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $5.1M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 10, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22834 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Linville, VA, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Linville (ZIP 22834) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2003.
Linville has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $115K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22834 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 6, 1996. This event caused $15.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.3M in property damage in the Linville, VA area (ZIP 22834). 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 →