Federal records document 85 natural disaster events in the Alton, VA area (ZIP 24520). These include 54 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (54 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $15.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 7, 2020.
Alton has experienced 9 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 25, 2021.
Alton has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $233K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Alton has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
Alton has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alton was Flood on Sep 3, 1996, which caused $10.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 11, 2018), causing $2.6M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 17, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24520 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alton, VA, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Alton (ZIP 24520) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 7, 2020.
Alton has 9 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 25, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24520 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 3, 1996. This event caused $10.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.8M in property damage in the Alton, VA area (ZIP 24520). 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 →