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24065 Boones Mill, VA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Boones Mill, VA (24065)

ZIP code 24065, covering Boones Mill, VA, has 126 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 65 hailstorms, 45 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.6M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 65 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $120.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.

🌊 Floods

There have been 45 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (36%) 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 $9.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

Boones Mill 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.

💨 Severe wind events

Boones Mill has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $219K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2013.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Boones Mill 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.

🌍 Earthquakes

Boones Mill has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 16, 2009.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Boones Mill was Flood on Feb 22, 2003, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 21, 2020), causing $2.1M in damages. Flash Flood on May 27, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Boones Mill, VA (24065)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24065 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), floods (45 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 24065?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boones Mill, VA, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $120.2K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 24065 (Boones Mill) prone to flooding?

Yes, Boones Mill (ZIP 24065) has 45 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2025.

Has Boones Mill (24065) ever been hit by a tornado?

Boones Mill has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 17, 1953.

What was the worst natural disaster in Boones Mill, VA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24065 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 22, 2003. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 24065?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.6M in property damage in the Boones Mill, VA area (ZIP 24065). 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 →

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