ZIP code 23231, covering Richmond, VA, has 118 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 83 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.3M. A total of 38 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 83 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. 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 $10.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 13, 2011.
Richmond 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.
Richmond has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
Richmond has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 6, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richmond was EF2 Tornado on Apr 2, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 29, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 8, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23231 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (83 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richmond, VA, with 83 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9K in property damage.
Yes, Richmond (ZIP 23231) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $130K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
Richmond has 18 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 $10.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 13, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23231 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.3M in property damage in the Richmond, VA area (ZIP 23231). 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 →