Lithia, VA (ZIP 24066) has experienced 89 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 13 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (34 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (18%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Lithia has experienced 7 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Lithia has experienced 6 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 9, 2007.
Lithia has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lithia was Frost/Freeze on Apr 9, 2007, which caused $3.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24066 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (22 events), wildfires (13 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lithia, VA, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Lithia (ZIP 24066) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Lithia has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $77.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24066 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 9, 2007. This event caused $3.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Lithia, VA area (ZIP 24066). 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 →