Dante, VA (ZIP 24237) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 18 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 18 recorded incidents (40% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (28%) 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 $744K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2018.
Dante 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.
Dante 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.
Dante has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dante 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 24237 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dante, VA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $744K in property damage.
Yes, Dante (ZIP 24237) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $744K 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 24237 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 $4.6M in property damage in the Dante, VA area (ZIP 24237). 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 →