Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 23129 in Oilville, VA. These include 7 blizzards, 7 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $728.3K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 7 recorded incidents (32% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Oilville has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2017.
Oilville has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $555.3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2018.
Oilville 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 Oilville 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 23129 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (7 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oilville, VA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $158K in property damage.
Oilville has 6 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 $555.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23129 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 $728.3K in property damage in the Oilville, VA area (ZIP 23129). 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 →