Pinero, VA (ZIP 23061) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 30 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (30 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $14.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Pinero has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Pinero has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $42K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Pinero has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. 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 Pinero was EF3 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011, which caused $7.7M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 16, 2011), causing $6M in damages. Coastal Flood on Sep 1, 2006 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23061 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pinero, VA, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Pinero (ZIP 23061) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Pinero has 12 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 $14.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23061 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 2011. This event caused $7.7M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.8M in property damage in the Pinero, VA area (ZIP 23061). 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 →