Federal records document 118 natural disaster events in the Rocky Mount, VA area (ZIP 24151). These include 76 hailstorms, 34 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $64.9M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (76 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Rocky Mount has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $54.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
Rocky Mount has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rocky Mount was EF2 Tornado on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $53.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 18, 2018), causing $9.2M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 19, 2019 also caused significant damage ($650K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24151 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), floods (34 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rocky Mount, VA, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $85K in property damage.
Yes, Rocky Mount (ZIP 24151) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Rocky Mount has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $54.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24151 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $53.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $64.9M in property damage in the Rocky Mount, VA area (ZIP 24151). 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 →