Birdsnest, VA (ZIP 23307) shows 9 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 7 floods and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (7 total). Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 6, 2021.
Birdsnest has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Birdsnest was Coastal Flood on Nov 12, 2009, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 28, 2012), causing $530K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23307 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events) and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Birdsnest, VA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Birdsnest (ZIP 23307) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 6, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23307 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Nov 12, 2009. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Birdsnest, VA area (ZIP 23307). 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 →