Fort Defiance, VA (ZIP 24437) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 3 wildfires, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $40K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Fort Defiance is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 25, 2023.
Fort Defiance has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Fort Defiance has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 31, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Defiance was EF2 Tornado on Apr 5, 1952, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24437 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), wildfires (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Defiance, VA, with 15 events documented.
Fort Defiance has 2 recorded tornado events 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 $40K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 31, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24437 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 5, 1952. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40K in property damage in the Fort Defiance, VA area (ZIP 24437). 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 →