Rich Creek, VA (ZIP 24147) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 17 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Rich Creek is floods, with 17 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (35%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 6, 2020.
Rich Creek 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.
Rich Creek 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.
Rich Creek has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 20, 1969.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rich Creek was Flood on Nov 20, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 22, 2020), causing $970K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24147 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (17 events), hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rich Creek, VA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Rich Creek (ZIP 24147) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24147 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 20, 2003. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Rich Creek, VA area (ZIP 24147). 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 →