Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 24250 in Fort Blackmore, VA. These include 16 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $241K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (16 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 13, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. 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 $166K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2017.
Fort Blackmore has experienced 3 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $57K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2010.
Fort Blackmore has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 11, 2016.
Fort Blackmore 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 Apr 25, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Blackmore was Flood on Feb 14, 2003, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24250 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Blackmore, VA, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Fort Blackmore (ZIP 24250) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $166K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24250 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 14, 2003. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $241K in property damage in the Fort Blackmore, VA area (ZIP 24250). 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 →