Federal records document 93 natural disaster events in the South Boston, VA area (ZIP 24592). These include 55 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (55 total). Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $661K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $10.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 7, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
South Boston has experienced 6 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $233K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
South Boston has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $425K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 25, 2021.
South Boston has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Boston was Flood on Sep 3, 1996, which caused $10.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 16, 2011), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24592 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Boston, VA, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $661K in property damage.
Yes, South Boston (ZIP 24592) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 7, 2020.
South Boston has 12 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24592 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 3, 1996. This event caused $10.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.6M in property damage in the South Boston, VA area (ZIP 24592). 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 →