Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 24236 in Damascus, VA. These include 13 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $184.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 50 injuries.
With 13 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
Damascus has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $181.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Damascus has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Damascus 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Damascus was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $120M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 27, 2024), causing $61M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 28, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24236 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Damascus, VA, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Damascus (ZIP 24236) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $181.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Damascus has 3 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24236 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $120M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $184.6M in property damage in the Damascus, VA area (ZIP 24236). 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 →