Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 23192 in Montpelier, VA. These include 16 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 16 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
Montpelier has experienced 7 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2018.
Montpelier has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2000.
Montpelier has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2012.
Montpelier has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 2, 2010.
Montpelier has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montpelier was EF3 Tornado on Apr 1, 1998, which caused $800K in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. 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 23192 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montpelier, VA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21K in property damage.
Yes, Montpelier (ZIP 23192) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2018.
Montpelier has 7 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23192 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 1, 1998. This event caused $800K 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 $1.2M in property damage in the Montpelier, VA area (ZIP 23192). 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 →