Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 24580 in Nelson, VA. These include 21 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $775.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (21 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2022.
Nelson has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $107K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Nelson has experienced 5 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 $667.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 31, 2019.
Nelson has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 27, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nelson was EF1 Tornado on Apr 28, 2008, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24580 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nelson, VA, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Nelson (ZIP 24580) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 27, 2010.
Nelson has 5 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 $667.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 31, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24580 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2008. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $775.5K in property damage in the Nelson, VA area (ZIP 24580). 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 →