Aylett, VA (ZIP 23009) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $683K.
The dominant hazard type for Aylett is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Aylett has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $178K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Aylett has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 24, 2016.
Aylett has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Aylett was EF1 Tornado on Feb 24, 2016, which caused $505K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23009 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (7 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aylett, VA, with 19 events documented.
Aylett has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $505K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23009 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 24, 2016. This event caused $505K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $683K in property damage in the Aylett, VA area (ZIP 23009). 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 →