Ewing, VA (ZIP 24248) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 20 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Ewing has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $28.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Ewing has experienced 5 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 $27.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Ewing has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 11, 2023.
Ewing has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 2, 1954.
Ewing has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ewing was Flood on Mar 17, 2002, which caused $26.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 9, 1988), causing $25M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24248 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), wildfires (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ewing, VA, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Ewing (ZIP 24248) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Ewing has 5 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 $27.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24248 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 17, 2002. This event caused $26.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $56.2M in property damage in the Ewing, VA area (ZIP 24248). 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 →