Federal records document 84 natural disaster events in the Blue Ridge, VA area (ZIP 24064). These include 42 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Blue Ridge is hailstorms, with 42 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (20%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 25, 2022.
Blue Ridge 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.
Blue Ridge has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $92.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Blue Ridge has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Blue Ridge has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $126K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 9, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blue Ridge was Flood on Feb 22, 2003, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Feb 12, 2014), causing $550K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24064 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), floods (25 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), wildfires (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), 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 Blue Ridge, VA, with 42 events documented.
Yes, Blue Ridge (ZIP 24064) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 25, 2022.
Blue Ridge 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 $92.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24064 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 $4.4M in property damage in the Blue Ridge, VA area (ZIP 24064). 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 →