Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 24458 in Mc Dowell, VA. These include 12 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $345K.
The dominant hazard type for Mc Dowell is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Mc Dowell 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.
Mc Dowell has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Mc Dowell 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.
Mc Dowell has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 21, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mc Dowell was Flash Flood on Apr 12, 2011, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24458 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Dowell, VA, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Mc Dowell (ZIP 24458) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $230K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24458 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 12, 2011. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $345K in property damage in the Mc Dowell, VA area (ZIP 24458). 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 →