Federal records document 74 natural disaster events in the Monroe, VA area (ZIP 24574). These include 33 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (33 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (27%) 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 $773.4K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 22, 2021.
Monroe has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $127K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Monroe has experienced 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Monroe has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
Monroe has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monroe was EF3 Tornado on Apr 15, 2018, which caused $4.3M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24574 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (9 events), wildfires (8 events), extreme cold events (6 events), extreme heat event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monroe, VA, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Monroe (ZIP 24574) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $773.4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2021.
Monroe has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24574 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 2018. This event caused $4.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Monroe, VA area (ZIP 24574). 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 →