Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 23316 in Cheriton, VA. These include 7 floods, 3 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% 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.
Cheriton has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
Cheriton 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.
Cheriton has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 1969.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cheriton was 1.8" Hail on Jul 24, 2014, which caused $1.4M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Nov 12, 2009), causing $1M in damages. Coastal Flood on Oct 28, 2012 also caused significant damage ($530K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23316 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), hailstorms (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cheriton, VA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Cheriton (ZIP 23316) 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.
Cheriton has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 1969.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23316 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 24, 2014. This event caused $1.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Cheriton, VA area (ZIP 23316). 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 →