Federal records document 166 natural disaster events in the Roanoke, VA area (ZIP 24016). These include 80 hailstorms, 59 floods, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Roanoke is hailstorms, with 80 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Floods account for 36% of the disaster record here, with 59 events documented. Of these, 18 (31%) 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 $7M 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 $965K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
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 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Roanoke has experienced 3 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 24016 has experienced 166 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (80 events), floods (59 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), wildfires (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Roanoke, VA, with 80 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Roanoke (ZIP 24016) has 59 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 21, 2025.
Roanoke has 5 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24016 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 $14.3M in property damage in the Roanoke, VA area (ZIP 24016). 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 →