Federal records document 99 natural disaster events in the Hillsville, VA area (ZIP 24343). These include 57 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (57 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 30, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (53%) 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 $13.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Hillsville has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2022.
Hillsville has experienced 8 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $164K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 14, 2018.
Hillsville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Hillsville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hillsville was Flood on Sep 26, 2024, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 29, 2015), causing $4M 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 24343 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), floods (19 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hillsville, VA, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Hillsville (ZIP 24343) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Hillsville has 9 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24343 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.9M in property damage in the Hillsville, VA area (ZIP 24343). 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 →