Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 23055 in Fork Union, VA. These include 10 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $375K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (10 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2022.
Fork Union 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.
Fork Union has experienced 3 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 $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 23, 1983.
Fork Union has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 9, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fork Union was EF3 Tornado on Sep 30, 1959, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23055 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fork Union, VA, with 10 events documented.
Fork Union has 3 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 $255K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 23, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23055 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 30, 1959. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $375K in property damage in the Fork Union, VA area (ZIP 23055). 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 →