Indian Neck, VA (ZIP 23148) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. A total of 25 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (14 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 Sep 7, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (67%) 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 $339K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Indian Neck has experienced 2 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 24, 2016.
Indian Neck has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Indian Neck was EF3 Tornado on Feb 24, 2016, which caused $5.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 24, 2016), causing $505K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23148 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (12 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Indian Neck, VA, with 14 events documented.
Indian Neck has 2 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23148 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 24, 2016. This event caused $5.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Indian Neck, VA area (ZIP 23148). 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 →