Federal records document 80 natural disaster events in the Wytheville, VA area (ZIP 24382). These include 50 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (50 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $630K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2022.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Wytheville has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (38%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $117K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Wytheville has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Wytheville 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 Wytheville was Flood on Sep 26, 2024, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 4, 1997), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24382 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (8 events), wildfires (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wytheville, VA, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $630K in property damage.
Yes, Wytheville (ZIP 24382) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24382 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4M in property damage in the Wytheville, VA area (ZIP 24382). 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 →