Alleghany, VA (ZIP 24426) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 12 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.7M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 40 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (37%) 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 Feb 15, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. 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 Mar 14, 2023.
Alleghany has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $77K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 5, 2013.
Alleghany has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 9, 2007.
Alleghany has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alleghany was Flash Flood on Jun 23, 2016, which caused $6.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 23, 2016), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24426 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (19 events), wildfires (12 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alleghany, VA, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9K in property damage.
Yes, Alleghany (ZIP 24426) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Alleghany has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $124K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24426 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 23, 2016. This event caused $6.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.7M in property damage in the Alleghany, VA area (ZIP 24426). 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 →