Moseley, VA (ZIP 23120) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 38 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 38 recorded incidents (83% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Moseley has experienced 6 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2018.
Moseley has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Moseley was EF3 Tornado on May 4, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 17, 2018), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23120 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (6 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moseley, VA, with 38 events documented.
Moseley has 6 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23120 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.9M in property damage in the Moseley, VA area (ZIP 23120). 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 →