Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 23150 in Sandston, VA. These include 29 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 29 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Sandston has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $246.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Sandston has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 13, 2011.
Sandston has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sandston was EF1 Tornado on Oct 13, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 27, 2010), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23150 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sandston, VA, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Sandston (ZIP 23150) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Sandston has 9 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 13, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23150 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 13, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4M in property damage in the Sandston, VA area (ZIP 23150). 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 →