Norton, VA (ZIP 24273) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Norton is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 17, 2023.
Norton has experienced 2 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 $416K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2010.
Norton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2008.
Norton has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 11, 2016.
Norton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norton was EF1 Tornado on Mar 4, 2008, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 14, 2003), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24273 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), wildfires (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norton, VA, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Norton (ZIP 24273) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 17, 2023.
Norton has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24273 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 4, 2008. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Norton, VA area (ZIP 24273). 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 →