Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 24322 in Cripple Creek, VA. These include 10 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (10 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
Cripple Creek has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $117K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Cripple Creek has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $25.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Cripple Creek 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.
Cripple Creek has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 13, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cripple Creek was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $25.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 16, 2010), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24322 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cripple Creek, VA, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Cripple Creek (ZIP 24322) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24322 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $25.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.9M in property damage in the Cripple Creek, VA area (ZIP 24322). 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 →