Providence Forge, VA (ZIP 23140) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Providence Forge is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Providence Forge has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $108K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Providence Forge has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
Providence Forge has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 7, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Providence Forge was EF2 Tornado on May 8, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. 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 23140 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Providence Forge, VA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Providence Forge (ZIP 23140) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 7, 2006.
Providence Forge 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23140 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Providence Forge, VA area (ZIP 23140). 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 →