Federal records document 66 natural disaster events in the Richmond, VA area (ZIP 23221). These include 45 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M. A total of 14 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Richmond is hailstorms, with 45 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2018.
Richmond has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
Richmond has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $96K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richmond was EF1 Tornado on Jun 16, 1989, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 29, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. Coastal Flood on Sep 1, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23221 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (5 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richmond, VA, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Yes, Richmond (ZIP 23221) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
Richmond has 12 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 $6.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23221 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 1989. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.8M in property damage in the Richmond, VA area (ZIP 23221). 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 →