Roanoke, VA (ZIP 24012) has experienced 177 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 88 hailstorms, 62 floods, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.9M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (88 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
Floods account for 35% of the disaster record here, with 62 events documented. Of these, 18 (29%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 21, 2025.
Roanoke has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2013.
Roanoke has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $590K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Roanoke has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Roanoke has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Roanoke was Flood on Feb 22, 2003, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 4, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Aug 1, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24012 has experienced 177 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (88 events), floods (62 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), wildfires (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Roanoke, VA, with 88 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Roanoke (ZIP 24012) has 62 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 21, 2025.
Roanoke has 4 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24012 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 22, 2003. This event caused $3M 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 Roanoke, VA area (ZIP 24012). 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 →