Federal records document 93 natural disaster events in the Wirtz, VA area (ZIP 24184). These include 63 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (63 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Wirtz has experienced 5 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $590K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Wirtz has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2013.
Wirtz 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 $126K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 9, 2007.
Wirtz has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 31, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wirtz was Flood on Feb 22, 2003, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 21, 2020), causing $2.1M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 22, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24184 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wirtz, VA, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Yes, Wirtz (ZIP 24184) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Wirtz has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24184 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 22, 2003. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.2M in property damage in the Wirtz, VA area (ZIP 24184). 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 →