Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 23024 in Bumpass, VA. These include 25 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Bumpass is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 58% 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.
Bumpass 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
Bumpass has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2012.
Bumpass has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 24, 2011.
Bumpass has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bumpass 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 (Oct 13, 1983), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23024 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), earthquakes (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bumpass, VA, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21K in property damage.
Bumpass 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23024 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 $1.7M in property damage in the Bumpass, VA area (ZIP 23024). 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 →