ZIP code 24590, covering Scottsville, VA, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Scottsville is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Scottsville 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 $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2022.
Scottsville has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 17, 1984.
Scottsville has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $535.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 30, 2024.
Scottsville has experienced 3 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 $262.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2001.
Scottsville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $560K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scottsville was Flash Flood on Aug 21, 2022, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 9, 2003), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24590 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), blizzards (5 events), earthquakes (3 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scottsville, VA, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $51K in property damage.
Yes, Scottsville (ZIP 24590) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $535.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2024.
Scottsville has 3 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 $262.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24590 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 21, 2022. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Scottsville, VA area (ZIP 24590). 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 →