Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Ridge, VA area (ZIP 23233). These include 55 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Ridge is hailstorms, with 55 recorded events making up 87% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Ridge has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2018.
Ridge 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.
Ridge 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.
Ridge has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ridge was EF1 Tornado on Jun 16, 1989, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23233 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ridge, VA, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.5K in property damage.
Yes, Ridge (ZIP 23233) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2025.
Ridge has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23233 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 $2.6M in property damage in the Ridge, VA area (ZIP 23233). 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 →