Stuart, VA (ZIP 24171) has experienced 112 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 72 hailstorms, 27 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Stuart is hailstorms, with 72 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (48%) 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Stuart has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $114K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Stuart 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 $365K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 9, 2007.
Stuart has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2010.
Stuart has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 29, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stuart was Flash Flood on Sep 29, 2015, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 29, 2015), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24171 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), floods (27 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stuart, VA, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.5K in property damage.
Yes, Stuart (ZIP 24171) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Stuart has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $140K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 29, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24171 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 29, 2015. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Stuart, VA area (ZIP 24171). 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 →