Belle Haven, VA (ZIP 23306) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 9 floods, 4 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.5M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 9 recorded incidents (47% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $13.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Belle Haven has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2016.
Belle Haven has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Belle Haven has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 17, 1974.
Belle Haven has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 25, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belle Haven was Coastal Flood on Oct 28, 2012, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Sep 1, 2006), causing $5.6M in damages. Coastal Flood on Nov 12, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23306 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (9 events), hailstorms (4 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belle Haven, VA, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13.4M in property damage.
Yes, Belle Haven (ZIP 23306) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Belle Haven has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 17, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23306 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Oct 28, 2012. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.5M in property damage in the Belle Haven, VA area (ZIP 23306). 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 →