Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 23123 in New Canton, VA. These include 14 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $195K.
With 14 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
New Canton has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $159K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
New Canton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 11, 1981.
New Canton has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 30, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Canton was Winter Storm on Feb 11, 2025, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23123 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (6 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Canton, VA, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, New Canton (ZIP 23123) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23123 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 11, 2025. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $195K in property damage in the New Canton, VA area (ZIP 23123). 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 →