Federal records document 99 natural disaster events in the Chesapeake, VA area (ZIP 23320). These include 81 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.7M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (81 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Chesapeake has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Chesapeake has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2017.
Chesapeake has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2006.
Chesapeake has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chesapeake was 1.8" Hail on May 1, 1997, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 31, 2017), causing $4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 31, 2017 also caused significant damage ($3.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23320 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chesapeake, VA, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.1M in property damage.
Yes, Chesapeake (ZIP 23320) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Chesapeake has 5 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 $11.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23320 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 1, 1997. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.7M in property damage in the Chesapeake, VA area (ZIP 23320). 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 →