Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 24142 in Radford, VA. These include 18 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (18 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $840.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
Radford has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $620K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 31, 2021.
Radford has experienced 3 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 $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 30, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Radford was Flood on Jan 31, 2013, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 23, 2017), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24142 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Radford, VA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Yes, Radford (ZIP 24142) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $840.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
Radford has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $620K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 31, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24142 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 31, 2013. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Radford, VA area (ZIP 24142). 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 →