Columbia, VA (ZIP 23038) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $393.5K.
With 21 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Columbia has experienced 5 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2022.
Columbia has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 26, 2012.
Columbia has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $117.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
Columbia 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 Columbia 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 23038 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (5 events), earthquakes (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Columbia, VA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Columbia has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $117.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23038 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 $393.5K in property damage in the Columbia, VA area (ZIP 23038). 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 →