Mendota, VA (ZIP 24270) shows 9 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 6 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Mendota is hailstorms, with 6 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2022.
Mendota has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 28, 2011.
Mendota has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 10, 1953.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mendota was Flood on Feb 28, 2011, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24270 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), floods (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mendota, VA, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Mendota (ZIP 24270) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 28, 2011.
Mendota has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 10, 1953.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24270 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 28, 2011. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.5K in property damage in the Mendota, VA area (ZIP 24270). 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 →