Sandy Hook, VA (ZIP 23153) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $688K.
With 11 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2015.
Sandy Hook has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $158K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Sandy Hook has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Sandy Hook has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 24, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sandy Hook was EF1 Tornado on Oct 13, 1983, 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 23153 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sandy Hook, VA, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Sandy Hook has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23153 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 13, 1983. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $688K in property damage in the Sandy Hook, VA area (ZIP 23153). 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 →