Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 24210 in Abingdon, VA. These include 19 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 54 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Abingdon is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2022.
Abingdon has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $154K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2018.
Abingdon has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Abingdon has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2010.
Abingdon has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 12, 1994.
The most significant disaster event on record for Abingdon was EF3 Tornado on Apr 28, 2011, which caused $3.5M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 4, 1974), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24210 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Abingdon, VA, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Abingdon (ZIP 24210) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $154K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2018.
Abingdon has 5 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24210 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2011. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the Abingdon, VA area (ZIP 24210). 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 →