Port Republic, VA (ZIP 24471) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 7 wildfires, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $350K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 10 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Port Republic has experienced 7 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 Jan 21, 2021.
Port Republic has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Port Republic 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 Port Republic was EF2 Tornado on Apr 5, 1952, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24471 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), wildfires (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Port Republic, VA, with 10 events documented.
Port Republic has 3 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 $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24471 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 5, 1952. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $350K in property damage in the Port Republic, VA area (ZIP 24471). 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 →