Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 23015 in Beaverdam, VA. These include 22 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Beaverdam is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
Beaverdam has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Beaverdam has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2000.
Beaverdam has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 2, 2010.
Beaverdam has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beaverdam was EF3 Tornado on Apr 1, 1998, which caused $800K in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 8, 2024), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23015 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beaverdam, VA, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21K in property damage.
Yes, Beaverdam (ZIP 23015) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2018.
Beaverdam has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23015 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 1, 1998. This event caused $800K in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Beaverdam, VA area (ZIP 23015). 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 →