Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 24326 in Elk Creek, VA. These include 15 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 15 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
Elk Creek has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $26M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Elk Creek has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2021.
Elk 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.
Elk Creek has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 23, 2017.
Elk 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 Elk 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 24326 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elk Creek, VA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
Yes, Elk Creek (ZIP 24326) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Elk Creek has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 23, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24326 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 $26.2M in property damage in the Elk Creek, VA area (ZIP 24326). 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 →