Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Altavista, VA area (ZIP 24517). These include 28 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (28 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $750 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 6, 2023.
Altavista has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $178.3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Altavista has experienced 8 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $124K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Altavista has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 1, 2018.
Altavista has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $845K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 17, 2009.
Altavista has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Altavista was EF1 Tornado on Jul 17, 2009, which caused $570K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 21, 1984), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24517 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Altavista, VA, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $750 in property damage.
Yes, Altavista (ZIP 24517) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $124K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Altavista 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 $845K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 17, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24517 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 17, 2009. This event caused $570K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Altavista, VA area (ZIP 24517). 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 →