Critz, VA (ZIP 24082) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Critz is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 6, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $242.5K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Critz has experienced 9 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $262.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2019.
Critz 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 $263K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 9, 2007.
Critz has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2011.
Critz has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Critz was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 5, 2011, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 9, 2007), causing $243K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24082 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (9 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Critz, VA, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Critz (ZIP 24082) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $262.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24082 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 5, 2011. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Critz, VA area (ZIP 24082). 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 →