Federal records document 72 natural disaster events in the Ringgold, VA area (ZIP 24586). These include 50 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (50 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 11, 2018.
Ringgold has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Ringgold has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 27, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ringgold was Flash Flood on Oct 11, 2018, which caused $2.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 17, 2018), causing $1.3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Aug 12, 2004 also caused significant damage ($775K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24586 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ringgold, VA, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11K in property damage.
Yes, Ringgold (ZIP 24586) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 11, 2018.
Ringgold has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24586 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 11, 2018. This event caused $2.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Ringgold, VA area (ZIP 24586). 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 →