Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 24421 in Churchville, VA. These include 8 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.7M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (8 total). 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. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
Churchville has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Churchville has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2003.
Churchville has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 16, 2025.
Churchville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Churchville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Churchville was Flood on Sep 6, 1996, which caused $5.8M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 10, 1997), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24421 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (3 events), wildfires (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Churchville, VA, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35K in property damage.
Yes, Churchville (ZIP 24421) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2003.
Churchville has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24421 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 6, 1996. This event caused $5.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.7M in property damage in the Churchville, VA area (ZIP 24421). 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 →