Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 24432 in Deerfield, VA. These include 8 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 8 recorded incidents (32% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
Deerfield has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Deerfield has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2020.
Deerfield has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 16, 2025.
Deerfield has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
Deerfield has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Deerfield was EF2 Tornado on May 4, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 12, 2011), causing $200K in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24432 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), wildfires (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Deerfield, VA, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Deerfield (ZIP 24432) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $275K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2020.
Deerfield has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24432 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Deerfield, VA area (ZIP 24432). 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 →