Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 24340 in Glade Spring, VA. These include 26 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $126M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (26 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2022.
Glade Spring has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $120.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Glade Spring has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Glade Spring has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2010.
Glade Spring has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glade Spring was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $120M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 6, 2022), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 28, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24340 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glade Spring, VA, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Glade Spring (ZIP 24340) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Glade Spring has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24340 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $120M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $126M in property damage in the Glade Spring, VA area (ZIP 24340). 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 →