Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 24292 in Whitetop, VA. These include 10 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $191.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 29% of all recorded events (10 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
Whitetop has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 5, 2024.
Whitetop has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $238.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2022.
Whitetop has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $181M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Whitetop has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
Whitetop has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whitetop was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $120M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 27, 2024), causing $61M in damages. 85 mph High Wind on Sep 27, 2024 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24292 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitetop, VA, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Whitetop (ZIP 24292) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $181M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Whitetop has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24292 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $120M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $191.4M in property damage in the Whitetop, VA area (ZIP 24292). 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 →