Fairfield, VA (ZIP 24435) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 1 fatality has been attributed to hailstorms in this area. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Fairfield has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $850.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
Fairfield 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 $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Fairfield has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Fairfield has experienced 3 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 $847K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2016.
Fairfield has experienced 2 severe wind events 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 Fairfield was Frost/Freeze on Apr 9, 2007, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 18, 2003), causing $650K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24435 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), wildfires (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairfield, VA, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Fairfield (ZIP 24435) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $850.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24435 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 9, 2007. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Fairfield, VA area (ZIP 24435). 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 →