Head Waters, VA (ZIP 24442) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $115K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (12 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
Head Waters has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Head Waters has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Head Waters was Frost/Freeze on Apr 10, 1997, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24442 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Head Waters, VA, with 12 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24442 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 10, 1997. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $115K in property damage in the Head Waters, VA area (ZIP 24442). 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 →