Spencer, VA (ZIP 24165) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Spencer is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (38%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $242.5K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Spencer has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2011.
Spencer has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $263K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 9, 2007.
Spencer has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spencer 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 24165 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spencer, VA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Spencer (ZIP 24165) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24165 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 $6M in property damage in the Spencer, VA area (ZIP 24165). 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 →