Fries, VA (ZIP 24330) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 hailstorms, 28 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Fries is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2022.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (46%) 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 $7.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Fries has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Fries has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 2, 2011.
Fries has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 13, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fries was Flood on Sep 26, 2024, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 8, 2018), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Jan 30, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24330 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (28 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fries, VA, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Fries (ZIP 24330) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Fries has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $120K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24330 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.1M in property damage in the Fries, VA area (ZIP 24330). 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 →