Boissevain, VA (ZIP 24606) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 18 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Boissevain is floods, with 18 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Boissevain has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2016.
Boissevain has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Boissevain 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.
Boissevain has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Boissevain was Flood on Nov 19, 2003, which caused $6.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 5, 2015), causing $3.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Mar 4, 2008 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24606 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boissevain, VA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.4M in property damage.
Yes, Boissevain (ZIP 24606) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.4M 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 24606 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 19, 2003. This event caused $6.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.5M in property damage in the Boissevain, VA area (ZIP 24606). 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 →