Federal records document 65 natural disaster events in the Breaks, VA area (ZIP 24607). These include 29 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M.
With 29 recorded incidents (45% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (28%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 9, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Breaks has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 21, 2015.
Breaks has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $78K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Breaks has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 1, 2012.
Breaks has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 12, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Breaks was Heavy Snow on Dec 18, 2009, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 29, 2012), causing $750K in damages. Heavy Snow on Jan 27, 1998 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24607 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (29 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (4 events), wildfires (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Breaks, VA, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Breaks (ZIP 24607) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24607 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Dec 18, 2009. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Breaks, VA area (ZIP 24607). 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 →