Woodlawn, VA (ZIP 24381) has experienced 96 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 61 hailstorms, 28 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Woodlawn is hailstorms, with 61 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 6, 2023.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (43%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Woodlawn 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.
Woodlawn has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 13, 1976.
Woodlawn has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 4, 1979.
Woodlawn has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Woodlawn was Flash Flood on Sep 8, 2018, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 30, 2013), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on Sep 26, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24381 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), floods (28 events), severe wind events (4 events), earthquake (1 event), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Woodlawn, VA, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Woodlawn (ZIP 24381) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Woodlawn has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 4, 1979.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24381 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 8, 2018. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.2M in property damage in the Woodlawn, VA area (ZIP 24381). 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 →