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24502 Timberlake, VA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Timberlake, VA (24502)

Federal records document 79 natural disaster events in the Timberlake, VA area (ZIP 24502). These include 51 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.1M. A total of 23 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (51 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 13, 2025.

🌊 Floods

There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (39%) 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 $19M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Timberlake has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $23M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 2018.

💨 Severe wind events

Timberlake has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 11, 2024.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Timberlake was Flash Flood on Aug 2, 2018, which caused $18M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 15, 2018), causing $9.6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 15, 2018 also caused significant damage ($6.1M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Timberlake, VA (24502)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24502 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), floods (23 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 24502?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Timberlake, VA, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.8K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 24502 (Timberlake) prone to flooding?

Yes, Timberlake (ZIP 24502) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.

Has Timberlake (24502) ever been hit by a tornado?

Timberlake has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $23M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2018.

What was the worst natural disaster in Timberlake, VA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24502 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 2, 2018. This event caused $18M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 24502?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.1M in property damage in the Timberlake, VA area (ZIP 24502). 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 →

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