Bon Air, VA (ZIP 23235) has experienced 97 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 63 hailstorms, 14 blizzards, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (63 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (43%) 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 $272K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2018.
Bon Air has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
Bon Air has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 10, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bon Air 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 23235 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), blizzards (14 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (8 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bon Air, VA, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.5K in property damage.
Yes, Bon Air (ZIP 23235) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
Bon Air has 11 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 $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23235 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 $9.8M in property damage in the Bon Air, VA area (ZIP 23235). 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 →