ZIP code 24605, covering Bluefield, VA, has 69 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 floods, 26 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (37 total). Of these, 14 (38%) 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2016.
Bluefield has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2022.
Bluefield has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 2003.
Bluefield has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bluefield was Flash Flood on Jul 5, 2015, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Mar 4, 2008), causing $750K in damages. Flood on Mar 4, 2015 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24605 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (37 events), hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bluefield, VA, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.2M in property damage.
Yes, Bluefield (ZIP 24605) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24605 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 5, 2015. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.2M in property damage in the Bluefield, VA area (ZIP 24605). 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 →