Williamsburg, VA (ZIP 23188) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Williamsburg is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
Williamsburg has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (30%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Williamsburg has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Williamsburg has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $57K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Williamsburg has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Williamsburg was EF3 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011, which caused $7.7M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 6, 1993), causing $5M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 7, 2006 also caused significant damage ($850K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23188 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williamsburg, VA, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Williamsburg (ZIP 23188) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Williamsburg has 10 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 $13.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23188 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 2011. This event caused $7.7M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15M in property damage in the Williamsburg, VA area (ZIP 23188). 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 →