Federal records document 106 natural disaster events in the Ferrum, VA area (ZIP 24088). These include 59 hailstorms, 32 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $58M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ferrum is hailstorms, with 59 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $126K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (34%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Ferrum 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.
Ferrum has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 31, 2021.
Ferrum has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $54.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
Ferrum 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 Ferrum was EF2 Tornado on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $53.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 30, 2010), causing $2M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 19, 2019 also caused significant damage ($650K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24088 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), floods (32 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ferrum, VA, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $126K in property damage.
Yes, Ferrum (ZIP 24088) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Ferrum has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $54.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24088 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $53.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $58M in property damage in the Ferrum, VA area (ZIP 24088). 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 →