ZIP code 24401, covering Woodrum, VA, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Woodrum is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hailstorms in this area. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Woodrum has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2022.
Woodrum has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 16, 2025.
Woodrum has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 6, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Woodrum was EF1 Tornado on Apr 4, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 10, 1995), causing $2M in damages. 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 6, 2022 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24401 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (8 events), wildfires (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Woodrum, VA, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35K in property damage.
Woodrum has 8 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24401 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 4, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Woodrum, VA area (ZIP 24401). 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 →