ZIP code 24134, covering Pearisburg, VA, has 72 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 34 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (32%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
Pearisburg has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2022.
Pearisburg has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2019.
Pearisburg has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
Pearisburg has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 11, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pearisburg was Flash Flood on Mar 13, 2010, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 20, 2003), causing $1M in damages. Flood on May 22, 2020 also caused significant damage ($970K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24134 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (25 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pearisburg, VA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Pearisburg (ZIP 24134) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
Pearisburg has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $800K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24134 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 13, 2010. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.5M in property damage in the Pearisburg, VA area (ZIP 24134). 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 →