Clifton Forge, VA (ZIP 24422) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 4 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Clifton Forge is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Clifton Forge 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Clifton Forge has experienced 4 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 9, 2012.
Clifton Forge has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clifton Forge was Flash Flood on Jun 23, 2016, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 30, 2010), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24422 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (8 events), wildfires (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clifton Forge, VA, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Yes, Clifton Forge (ZIP 24422) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24422 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 23, 2016. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Clifton Forge, VA area (ZIP 24422). 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 →