Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 24281 in Rose Hill, VA. These include 11 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $543K.
With 11 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Rose Hill has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2004.
Rose Hill has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2010.
Rose Hill has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 13, 2001.
Rose Hill has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $248K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 14, 2003.
Rose Hill has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rose Hill was EF2 Tornado on Jul 6, 1980, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 14, 2003), causing $248K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24281 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), 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 Rose Hill, VA, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Rose Hill (ZIP 24281) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $248K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 14, 2003.
Rose Hill 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24281 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 6, 1980. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $543K in property damage in the Rose Hill, VA area (ZIP 24281). 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 →