Galax, VA (ZIP 24333) has experienced 133 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 84 hailstorms, 36 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.6M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Galax is hailstorms, with 84 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $87K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 6, 2023.
There have been 36 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (44%) 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 $8.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Galax has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $575K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Galax has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Galax has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Galax has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 13, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Galax 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 24333 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (84 events), floods (36 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), wildfires (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Galax, VA, with 84 events documented. These events have caused a combined $87K in property damage.
Yes, Galax (ZIP 24333) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Galax has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $575K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24333 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 $9.6M in property damage in the Galax, VA area (ZIP 24333). 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 →