Federal records document 95 natural disaster events in the Ridgeway, VA area (ZIP 24148). These include 67 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.4M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (67 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (55%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2024.
Ridgeway has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 20, 1998.
Ridgeway has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ridgeway was Flash Flood on Oct 11, 2018, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Apr 5, 2011), causing $1.8M in damages. Flash Flood on May 18, 2018 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24148 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ridgeway, VA, with 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Ridgeway (ZIP 24148) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2024.
Ridgeway has 4 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 20, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24148 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 11, 2018. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.4M in property damage in the Ridgeway, VA area (ZIP 24148). 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 →