Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Big Island, VA area (ZIP 24526). These include 24 hailstorms, 18 wildfires, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $337K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (24 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Big Island has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $252K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 22, 2021.
Big Island has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Island was Flash Flood on Apr 13, 2020, which caused $134K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24526 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), wildfires (18 events), floods (10 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Island, VA, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Big Island (ZIP 24526) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $252K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24526 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 13, 2020. This event caused $134K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $337K in property damage in the Big Island, VA area (ZIP 24526). 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 →