ZIP code 24260, covering Council, VA, has 62 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 28 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2021.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (23%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Council has experienced 5 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $485K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2012.
Council has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $710K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2009.
Council has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 23, 2006.
Council has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Council was Flood on Feb 6, 2020, which caused $1.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 6, 2020), causing $691K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24260 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (22 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Council, VA, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Council (ZIP 24260) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Council has 4 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 $710K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24260 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 6, 2020. This event caused $1.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.1M in property damage in the Council, VA area (ZIP 24260). 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 →