Big Stone Gap, VA (ZIP 24219) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 11 floods, 9 hailstorms, and 5 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Big Stone Gap is floods, with 11 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $300.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Big Stone Gap has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2016.
Big Stone Gap has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 11, 2016.
Big Stone Gap has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Stone Gap 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 24219 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (11 events), hailstorms (9 events), wildfires (5 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Stone Gap, VA, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300.5K in property damage.
Yes, Big Stone Gap (ZIP 24219) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $300.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Big Stone Gap has 3 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 May 16, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24219 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 Big Stone Gap, VA area (ZIP 24219). 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 →