Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 24070 in Catawba, VA. These include 19 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M.
The dominant hazard type for Catawba is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
Catawba has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $363.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Catawba has experienced 4 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 $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Catawba has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 7, 2024.
Catawba has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
Catawba has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 30, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Catawba was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 29, 2012, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 11, 2018), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24070 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (4 events), wildfires (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Catawba, VA, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Catawba (ZIP 24070) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $363.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24070 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 29, 2012. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Catawba, VA area (ZIP 24070). 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 →