Cave Spring, VA (ZIP 24018) has experienced 153 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 78 hailstorms, 60 floods, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.8M. 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 51% of all recorded events (78 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2021.
Floods account for 39% of the disaster record here, with 60 events documented. Of these, 19 (32%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 21, 2025.
Cave Spring 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.
Cave Spring has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Cave Spring has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 16, 2009.
Cave Spring has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cave Spring was EF2 Tornado on Apr 4, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Aug 1, 2012), causing $1.3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 26, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24018 has experienced 153 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), floods (60 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cave Spring, VA, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Cave Spring (ZIP 24018) has 60 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 21, 2025.
Cave Spring has 3 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24018 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 4, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.8M in property damage in the Cave Spring, VA area (ZIP 24018). 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 →