Marion, VA (ZIP 24354) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $127.1M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Marion is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (67%) 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 $121.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Marion has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Marion has experienced 3 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $61K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Marion has experienced 3 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.
Marion 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marion 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 24354 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marion, VA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Marion (ZIP 24354) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $121.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Marion has 4 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24354 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 $127.1M in property damage in the Marion, VA area (ZIP 24354). 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 →