Tamworth, VA (ZIP 23027) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 2 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $314K.
The dominant hazard type for Tamworth is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Tamworth has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $159K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Tamworth has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 22, 2014.
Tamworth has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 26, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tamworth was 83 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 26, 2022, which caused $150K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23027 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (6 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tamworth, VA, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23027 was 83 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 26, 2022. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $314K in property damage in the Tamworth, VA area (ZIP 23027). 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 →