Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 23040 in Cumberland, VA. These include 36 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $335K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (36 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Cumberland 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.
Cumberland has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 6, 2025.
Cumberland has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 23, 1959.
Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 23040 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), blizzards (6 events), earthquakes (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cumberland, VA, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Cumberland has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 23, 1959.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23040 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 $335K in property damage in the Cumberland, VA area (ZIP 23040). 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 →