ZIP code 23237, covering Richmond, VA, has 88 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 65 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 65 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Richmond has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $176K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Richmond has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2018.
Richmond has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $100K 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.
Richmond 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 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. EF2 Tornado on Sep 17, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23237 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richmond, VA, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Richmond (ZIP 23237) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
Richmond has 7 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 $6.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23237 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 $6.9M in property damage in the Richmond, VA area (ZIP 23237). 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 →