Federal records document 143 natural disaster events in the Christiansburg, VA area (ZIP 24073). These include 88 hailstorms, 35 floods, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Christiansburg is hailstorms, with 88 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (26%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
Christiansburg has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $283K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 30, 2013.
Christiansburg has experienced 5 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $678K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2014.
Christiansburg has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 31, 2021.
Christiansburg 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Christiansburg was EF1 Tornado on Mar 30, 1987, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 29, 2015), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Jan 31, 2013 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24073 has experienced 143 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (88 events), floods (35 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Christiansburg, VA, with 88 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12K in property damage.
Yes, Christiansburg (ZIP 24073) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
Christiansburg has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 31, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24073 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 30, 1987. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.2M in property damage in the Christiansburg, VA area (ZIP 24073). 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 →