Saint Charles, VA (ZIP 24282) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Saint Charles is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. 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 7, 2018.
Saint Charles has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 10, 2018.
Saint Charles 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.
Saint Charles has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 27, 1987.
Saint Charles has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2023.
Saint Charles has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Charles was Flood on Mar 17, 2002, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 10, 2018), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24282 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (4 events), blizzard (1 event), earthquake (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Charles, VA, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Saint Charles (ZIP 24282) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 10, 2018.
Saint Charles has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24282 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 17, 2002. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Saint Charles, VA area (ZIP 24282). 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 →