Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the Glen Allen, VA area (ZIP 23059). These include 81 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $299.5K.
With 81 recorded incidents (84% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $9.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Glen Allen has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $222K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Glen Allen has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2025.
Glen Allen has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2018.
Glen Allen has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glen Allen was Ice Storm on Feb 13, 2021, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23059 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glen Allen, VA, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.5K in property damage.
Yes, Glen Allen (ZIP 23059) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2025.
Glen Allen has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $45K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23059 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 13, 2021. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $299.5K in property damage in the Glen Allen, VA area (ZIP 23059). 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 →