Federal records document 124 natural disaster events in the Bedford, VA area (ZIP 24523). These include 58 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 11 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (58 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2022.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (21%) 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 $496K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 22, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Bedford has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $280.7K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2022.
Bedford has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Bedford has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bedford was EF2 Tornado on Apr 28, 2002, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 22, 2010), causing $2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 28, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24523 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), floods (24 events), wildfires (11 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bedford, VA, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Bedford (ZIP 24523) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $496K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2021.
Bedford has 9 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 $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24523 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2002. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.1M in property damage in the Bedford, VA area (ZIP 24523). 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 →