ZIP code 24149, covering Riner, VA, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M.
With 37 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (42%) 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 Feb 15, 2025.
Riner has experienced 9 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $78.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Riner has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 31, 2021.
Riner has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Riner has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Riner 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. Flash Flood on Oct 11, 2018 also caused significant damage ($632K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24149 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (19 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Riner, VA, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Riner (ZIP 24149) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Riner has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 31, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24149 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 $5.1M in property damage in the Riner, VA area (ZIP 24149). 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 →