Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 23086 in King William, VA. These include 22 hailstorms, 13 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 22 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $341K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
King William has experienced 2 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 $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 24, 2016.
King William has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 7, 2006.
King William has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for King William was EF3 Tornado on Oct 18, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 24, 2016), causing $505K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23086 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in King William, VA, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, King William (ZIP 23086) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 7, 2006.
King William has 2 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23086 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 18, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the King William, VA area (ZIP 23086). 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 →