Pound, VA (ZIP 24279) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 29 floods, 20 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M.
With 29 recorded incidents (52% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (24%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Pound 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.
Pound has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2009.
Pound has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 2, 2016.
Pound 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 Pound was EF1 Tornado on Jun 3, 1983, which caused $2.5M 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 24279 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (29 events), hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), wildfires (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pound, VA, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Pound (ZIP 24279) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Pound has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24279 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 3, 1983. 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 $4.6M in property damage in the Pound, VA area (ZIP 24279). 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 →