Castlewood, VA (ZIP 24224) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 11 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $644.6K.
With 11 recorded incidents (34% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $157.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2018.
Castlewood 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 $485K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2012.
Castlewood has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
Castlewood has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 10, 1953.
Castlewood has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 23, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Castlewood was Heavy Snow on Dec 18, 2009, which caused $435K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24224 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (11 events), hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Castlewood, VA, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $157.1K in property damage.
Yes, Castlewood (ZIP 24224) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $157.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2022.
Castlewood has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 10, 1953.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24224 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Dec 18, 2009. This event caused $435K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $644.6K in property damage in the Castlewood, VA area (ZIP 24224). 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 →