Fairlawn, VA (ZIP 24141) has experienced 121 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 76 hailstorms, 34 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Fairlawn is hailstorms, with 76 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (29%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
Fairlawn has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 31, 2021.
Fairlawn has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 30, 2013.
Fairlawn has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 10, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairlawn was EF1 Tornado on Mar 30, 1987, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 29, 2015), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Jan 31, 2013 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24141 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), floods (34 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairlawn, VA, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12K in property damage.
Yes, Fairlawn (ZIP 24141) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
Fairlawn has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 31, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24141 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 30, 1987. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6M in property damage in the Fairlawn, VA area (ZIP 24141). 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 →