Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 24553 in Gladstone, VA. These include 34 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $333K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (34 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 31, 2024.
Gladstone has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $155K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 24, 2021.
Gladstone 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.
Gladstone 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.
Gladstone has experienced 2 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 $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
Gladstone has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gladstone was Winter Storm on Feb 11, 2025, which caused $120K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24553 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gladstone, VA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.5K in property damage.
Yes, Gladstone (ZIP 24553) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $155K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 24, 2021.
Gladstone has 2 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24553 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 11, 2025. This event caused $120K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $333K in property damage in the Gladstone, VA area (ZIP 24553). 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 →