Goshen, VA (ZIP 24439) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (16 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Goshen has experienced 7 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $57.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Goshen has experienced 6 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 Jan 16, 2025.
Goshen has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $41K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Goshen has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
Goshen 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 Goshen was EF2 Tornado on May 4, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24439 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (7 events), wildfires (6 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Goshen, VA, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Goshen (ZIP 24439) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $57.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Goshen 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 24439 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 $2.6M in property damage in the Goshen, VA area (ZIP 24439). 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 →