Whitethorne, VA (ZIP 24060) has experienced 144 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 90 hailstorms, 34 floods, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (90 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (24%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
Whitethorne has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $89K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Whitethorne 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $678K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2014.
Whitethorne has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 31, 2021.
Whitethorne has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 10, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whitethorne was EF1 Tornado on Mar 30, 1987, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 31, 2013), causing $750K in damages. Heavy Snow on Jan 6, 1996 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24060 has experienced 144 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (90 events), floods (34 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitethorne, VA, with 90 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13K in property damage.
Yes, Whitethorne (ZIP 24060) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
Whitethorne has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 31, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24060 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 30, 1987. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Whitethorne, VA area (ZIP 24060). 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 →