Federal records document 109 natural disaster events in the Moneta, VA area (ZIP 24121). These include 69 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (69 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 30, 2024.
Moneta has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $280.7K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2022.
Moneta has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $428.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Moneta has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2013.
Moneta 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 $880K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 9, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Moneta was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 22, 2010, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 9, 2007), causing $868K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24121 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moneta, VA, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Moneta (ZIP 24121) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $260K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2024.
Moneta has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $428.4K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24121 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Sep 22, 2010. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.6M in property damage in the Moneta, VA area (ZIP 24121). 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 →