Whitewood, VA (ZIP 24657) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 13 floods, 11 blizzards, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (13 total). Of these, 5 (38%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 24, 2018.
Whitewood has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 7, 2014.
Whitewood has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $77K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Whitewood has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 2, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whitewood was Flash Flood on Jul 12, 2022, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 15, 2003), causing $850K in damages. Heavy Snow on Dec 18, 2009 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24657 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), blizzards (11 events), hailstorms (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitewood, VA, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.8M in property damage.
Yes, Whitewood (ZIP 24657) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24657 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 12, 2022. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Whitewood, VA area (ZIP 24657). 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 →