ZIP code 24251, covering Gate City, VA, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 51 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
With 51 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 $417K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Gate City has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
Gate City 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.
Gate City has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2023.
Gate City has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 11, 1995.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gate City was EF1 Tornado on Oct 1, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 26, 2004), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24251 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gate City, VA, with 51 events documented.
Yes, Gate City (ZIP 24251) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $417K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Gate City has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24251 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 1, 1977. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.8M in property damage in the Gate City, VA area (ZIP 24251). 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 →