Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 24216 in Exeter, VA. These include 9 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Exeter is floods, with 9 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $235.5K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2022.
Exeter has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Exeter has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2008.
Exeter has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 2, 2008.
Exeter has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Exeter was EF1 Tornado on Mar 4, 2008, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 6, 2020), causing $196K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24216 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (9 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (2 events), wildfires (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Exeter, VA, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $235.5K in property damage.
Yes, Exeter (ZIP 24216) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $235.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2022.
Exeter has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24216 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 4, 2008. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Exeter, VA area (ZIP 24216). 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 →