Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 24441 in Grottoes, VA. These include 16 hailstorms, 10 wildfires, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.5K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 16 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Grottoes has experienced 10 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Grottoes has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2000.
Grottoes has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grottoes 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 24441 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), wildfires (10 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grottoes, VA, with 16 events documented.
Grottoes 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 $25.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24441 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 $25.5K in property damage in the Grottoes, VA area (ZIP 24441). 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 →