Weyers Cave, VA (ZIP 24486) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $119.5K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 16 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2019.
Weyers Cave has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $19.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2012.
Weyers Cave has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Weyers Cave was EF1 Tornado on Apr 28, 2011, which caused $75K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24486 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Weyers Cave, VA, with 16 events documented.
Weyers Cave has 2 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 $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24486 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2011. This event caused $75K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $119.5K in property damage in the Weyers Cave, VA area (ZIP 24486). 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 →