Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 24315 in Bland, VA. These include 25 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Bland is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (43%) 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 $648.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Bland has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2022.
Bland has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2019.
Bland has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
Bland has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 11, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bland was 1.8" Hail on Jul 4, 1997, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 9, 2011), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24315 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bland, VA, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Bland (ZIP 24315) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $648.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24315 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 4, 1997. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Bland, VA area (ZIP 24315). 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 →