Dabneys, VA (ZIP 23102) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $708.3K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 9 recorded incidents (36% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2017.
Dabneys has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $158K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Dabneys has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $535.3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Dabneys has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 5, 2003.
Dabneys 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 Dabneys was EF1 Tornado on Oct 13, 1983, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 13, 1983), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23102 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dabneys, VA, with 9 events documented.
Dabneys has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $535.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23102 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 13, 1983. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $708.3K in property damage in the Dabneys, VA area (ZIP 23102). 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 →