Birchleaf, VA (ZIP 24220) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 22 floods, 10 blizzards, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (22 total). Of these, 7 (32%) 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 $874.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Birchleaf has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 21, 2015.
Birchleaf has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2018.
Birchleaf has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $78K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Birchleaf was Heavy Snow on Dec 18, 2009, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 29, 2012), causing $750K in damages. Heavy Snow on Jan 27, 1998 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24220 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (22 events), blizzards (10 events), hailstorms (7 events), and extreme cold events (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Birchleaf, VA, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $874.5K in property damage.
Yes, Birchleaf (ZIP 24220) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $874.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24220 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Dec 18, 2009. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.8M in property damage in the Birchleaf, VA area (ZIP 24220). 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 →