Lexington, VA (ZIP 24450) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 5 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $417.3K.
With 38 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (27%) 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 $396.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Lexington has experienced 5 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 Apr 14, 2013.
Lexington has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lexington was Flash Flood on Jan 25, 2010, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24450 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), floods (15 events), wildfires (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lexington, VA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Yes, Lexington (ZIP 24450) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $396.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24450 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 25, 2010. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $417.3K in property damage in the Lexington, VA area (ZIP 24450). 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 →