Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 23149 in Saluda, VA. These include 14 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.9M.
The dominant hazard type for Saluda is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Saluda has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 24, 2016.
Saluda has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $92K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Saluda has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saluda was Coastal Flood on Sep 1, 2006, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 10, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Feb 24, 2016 also caused significant damage ($677K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23149 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (5 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saluda, VA, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Saluda (ZIP 23149) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2015.
Saluda has 10 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23149 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2006. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.9M in property damage in the Saluda, VA area (ZIP 23149). 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 →