ZIP code 23117, covering Mineral, VA, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M.
With 44 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
Mineral has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2022.
Mineral has experienced 9 earthquakes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 26, 2012.
Mineral has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2021.
Mineral has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $195K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mineral 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 23117 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (10 events), earthquakes (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), and blizzards (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mineral, VA, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23K in property damage.
Mineral has 10 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23117 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 $1.6M in property damage in the Mineral, VA area (ZIP 23117). 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 →