Greenville, VA (ZIP 24440) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 7 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Greenville is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. 1 fatality has been attributed to hailstorms in this area. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Greenville has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Greenville has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 15, 2025.
Greenville has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 Sep 18, 2003.
Greenville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
Greenville has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 29, 1963.
The most significant disaster event on record for Greenville was Flood on Sep 6, 1996, which caused $5.8M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 10, 1997), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24440 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (7 events), wildfires (7 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenville, VA, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Greenville (ZIP 24440) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2003.
Greenville 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 29, 1963.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24440 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 6, 1996. This event caused $5.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.1M in property damage in the Greenville, VA area (ZIP 24440). 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 →