Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 24072 in Simpsons, VA. These include 13 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $977.5K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (13 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2021.
Simpsons has experienced 9 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 $78.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Simpsons has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $690K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2020.
Simpsons has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 31, 2021.
Simpsons has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Simpsons was Flash Flood on Oct 11, 2018, which caused $632K in property damage. Another major event was 76 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 29, 2012), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24072 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Simpsons, VA, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Simpsons (ZIP 24072) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $690K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24072 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 11, 2018. This event caused $632K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $977.5K in property damage in the Simpsons, VA area (ZIP 24072). 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 →