Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 24649 in Swords Creek, VA. These include 15 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Swords Creek is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2021.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 17, 2023.
Swords Creek has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $485K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2012.
Swords Creek has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 23, 2006.
Swords Creek has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Swords Creek was Flood on Feb 6, 2020, which caused $1.9M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Dec 18, 2009), causing $435K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24649 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (5 events), earthquakes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Swords Creek, VA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Swords Creek (ZIP 24649) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 17, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24649 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 6, 2020. This event caused $1.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Swords Creek, VA area (ZIP 24649). 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 →