Federal records document 69 natural disaster events in the Jewell Valley, VA area (ZIP 24622). These include 31 floods, 27 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 31 recorded incidents (45% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (32%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 1, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2019.
Jewell Valley has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Jewell Valley has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Jewell Valley has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 2, 2006.
Jewell Valley has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jewell Valley was Heavy Snow on Jan 27, 1998, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 6, 2020), causing $1.9M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 12, 2022 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24622 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (31 events), hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), earthquake (1 event), 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 Jewell Valley, VA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.7M in property damage.
Yes, Jewell Valley (ZIP 24622) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 1, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24622 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Jan 27, 1998. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.9M in property damage in the Jewell Valley, VA area (ZIP 24622). 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 →