Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 24528 in Brookneal, VA. These include 21 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $195K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Brookneal has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $790K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
Brookneal has experienced 4 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 $83K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 11, 2020.
Brookneal has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Brookneal has experienced 3 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 $11.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2022.
Brookneal has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brookneal was EF3 Tornado on Feb 24, 2016, which caused $11.2M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 9, 2003), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24528 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 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 Brookneal, VA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $195K in property damage.
Yes, Brookneal (ZIP 24528) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $83K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 11, 2020.
Brookneal has 3 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 $11.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24528 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 24, 2016. This event caused $11.2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.5M in property damage in the Brookneal, VA area (ZIP 24528). 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 →