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24361 Meadowview, VA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Meadowview, VA (24361)

Meadowview, VA (ZIP 24361) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 56 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (18 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 28, 2021.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Meadowview has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.

🌊 Floods

Meadowview has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $74K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2023.

❄️ Blizzards

Meadowview 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.

💨 Severe wind events

Meadowview has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2020.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Meadowview was EF3 Tornado on Apr 28, 2011, which caused $3.5M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 28, 2011), causing $2.3M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Meadowview, VA (24361)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24361 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 24361?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Meadowview, VA, with 18 events documented.

Is ZIP code 24361 (Meadowview) prone to flooding?

Yes, Meadowview (ZIP 24361) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $74K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2023.

Has Meadowview (24361) ever been hit by a tornado?

Meadowview has 6 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 $6.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.

What was the worst natural disaster in Meadowview, VA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24361 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2011. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 24361?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.5M in property damage in the Meadowview, VA area (ZIP 24361). 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 →

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