Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 24416 in Buena Vista, VA. These include 20 hailstorms, 19 wildfires, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $171K.
The dominant hazard type for Buena Vista is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Buena Vista has experienced 8 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Buena Vista has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buena Vista was Flash Flood on Apr 16, 2011, which caused $60K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24416 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), wildfires (19 events), floods (8 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buena Vista, VA, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Buena Vista (ZIP 24416) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $155K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24416 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 16, 2011. This event caused $60K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $171K in property damage in the Buena Vista, VA area (ZIP 24416). 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 →