Wise, VA (ZIP 24293) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 18 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (18 total). Of these, 3 (17%) 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 $903.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 17, 2018.
Wise 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.
Wise has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 11, 2016.
Wise has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2009.
Wise 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 Wise was Flood on Feb 14, 2003, which caused $800K in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Dec 18, 2009), causing $406K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24293 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (2 events), wildfires (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wise, VA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $903.3K in property damage.
Yes, Wise (ZIP 24293) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $903.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Wise has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24293 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 14, 2003. This event caused $800K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Wise, VA area (ZIP 24293). 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 →