Long Island, VA (ZIP 24569) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $630.3K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Long Island is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 6, 2023.
Long Island 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.
Long Island has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Long Island has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2009.
Long Island 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.
Long Island has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 10, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Long Island was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 17, 2009, which caused $150K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24569 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Long Island, VA, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Long Island (ZIP 24569) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $140K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Long Island has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $90K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 10, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24569 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 17, 2009. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $630.3K in property damage in the Long Island, VA area (ZIP 24569). 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 →