Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 24483 in Vesuvius, VA. These include 16 hailstorms, 13 wildfires, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 1 fatality has been attributed to hailstorms in this area. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. 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 15, 2025.
Vesuvius has experienced 2 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.
Vesuvius has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 25, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vesuvius was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 6, 2022, which caused $15K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24483 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), wildfires (13 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vesuvius, VA, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Vesuvius (ZIP 24483) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 25, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24483 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 6, 2022. This event caused $15K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25K in property damage in the Vesuvius, VA area (ZIP 24483). 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 →