New Kent, VA (ZIP 23124) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (16 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
New Kent has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $107K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
New Kent has experienced 3 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 13, 2011.
New Kent has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Kent 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 (Oct 13, 2011), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23124 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Kent, VA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, New Kent (ZIP 23124) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2018.
New Kent has 3 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 13, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23124 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 $3.6M in property damage in the New Kent, VA area (ZIP 23124). 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 →