Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Bolar, VA area (ZIP 24484). These include 34 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $373K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (34 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $305.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Bolar has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $41K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Bolar has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
Bolar has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
Bolar has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 5, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bolar was Flash Flood on Apr 16, 2011, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24484 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (4 events), wildfires (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bolar, VA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.5K in property damage.
Yes, Bolar (ZIP 24484) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $305.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24484 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 16, 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 $373K in property damage in the Bolar, VA area (ZIP 24484). 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 →