Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 23035 in Blakes, VA. These include 6 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 6 recorded incidents (27% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
Blakes has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $6.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2015.
Blakes has experienced 5 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Blakes has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Blakes has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 5, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blakes was EF2 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Sep 1, 2006), causing $5.6M in damages. Coastal Flood on Nov 12, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23035 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 27% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blakes, VA, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Blakes (ZIP 23035) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2015.
Blakes has 5 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 $6.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23035 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 2011. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13M in property damage in the Blakes, VA area (ZIP 23035). 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 →