Buffalo Junction, VA (ZIP 24529) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $302.8K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (24 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2022.
Buffalo Junction has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $107K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Buffalo Junction has experienced 4 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 $167.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 31, 2019.
Buffalo Junction has experienced 1 flood 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 $23.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2018.
Buffalo Junction has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buffalo Junction was EF1 Tornado on Oct 9, 1996, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24529 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buffalo Junction, VA, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Buffalo Junction (ZIP 24529) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $23.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2018.
Buffalo Junction has 4 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 $167.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 31, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24529 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 9, 1996. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $302.8K in property damage in the Buffalo Junction, VA area (ZIP 24529). 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 →