ZIP code 24635, covering Pocahontas, VA, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pocahontas is floods, with 28 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (36%) 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 $9.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2016.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2019.
Pocahontas has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pocahontas was Flood on May 9, 2009, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 5, 2015), causing $3.5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Feb 6, 1998 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24635 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (28 events), hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (11 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pocahontas, VA, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.7M in property damage.
Yes, Pocahontas (ZIP 24635) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.7M 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 24635 was Flood, which occurred on May 9, 2009. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.9M in property damage in the Pocahontas, VA area (ZIP 24635). 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 →