ZIP code 24137, covering Penhook, VA, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 36 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 30, 2024.
Penhook has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $950K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Penhook has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $193.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 17, 2009.
Penhook 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 $299K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 9, 2007.
Penhook has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 21, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Penhook was Flood on Sep 3, 1996, which caused $4.2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 12, 2014), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24137 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Penhook, VA, with 36 events documented.
Yes, Penhook (ZIP 24137) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2024.
Penhook has 3 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 $193.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 17, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24137 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 3, 1996. This event caused $4.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Penhook, VA area (ZIP 24137). 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 →