ZIP code 24554, covering Gladys, VA, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Gladys is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Gladys has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $527K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 11, 2020.
Gladys has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $178.3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Gladys has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 1, 2018.
Gladys has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2019.
Gladys has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gladys was Flash Flood on Oct 11, 2018, which caused $366K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 17, 2009), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24554 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gladys, VA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Gladys (ZIP 24554) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $527K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 11, 2020.
Gladys has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $165K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24554 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 11, 2018. This event caused $366K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Gladys, VA area (ZIP 24554). 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 →