Chatham, VA (ZIP 24531) has experienced 112 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 68 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 68 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $70.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 30, 2024.
Chatham has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (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 $950K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Chatham has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Chatham has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2022.
Chatham has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $299K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 9, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chatham was Flood on Sep 3, 1996, which caused $4.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 27, 2024), causing $839.7K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24531 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chatham, VA, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $70.2K in property damage.
Yes, Chatham (ZIP 24531) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2024.
Chatham 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24531 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 3, 1996. This event caused $4.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Chatham, VA area (ZIP 24531). 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 →