Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 23141 in Quinton, VA. These include 21 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.
With 21 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Quinton 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.
Quinton 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.
Quinton has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Quinton 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 23141 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Quinton, VA, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Quinton (ZIP 23141) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2018.
Quinton 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 23141 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 Quinton, VA area (ZIP 23141). 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 →