Powhatan, VA (ZIP 23139) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $899.3K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (45 total). 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Powhatan has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $568.3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2018.
Powhatan has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $181K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Powhatan has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 22, 2014.
Powhatan has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 26, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Powhatan was EF1 Tornado on Jun 13, 1989, 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 23139 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (5 events), earthquakes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Powhatan, VA, with 45 events documented.
Powhatan has 7 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 $568.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23139 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 13, 1989. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $899.3K in property damage in the Powhatan, VA area (ZIP 23139). 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 →