Federal records document 60 natural disaster events in the Concord, VA area (ZIP 24538). These include 36 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (36 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $12.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 31, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $438.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Concord 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2019.
Concord has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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.
Concord has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
Concord has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Concord was EF3 Tornado on Feb 24, 2016, which caused $11.2M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 11, 2025), causing $120K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24538 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Concord, VA, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.5K in property damage.
Yes, Concord (ZIP 24538) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $438.4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Concord 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 $11.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24538 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 $12M in property damage in the Concord, VA area (ZIP 24538). 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 →