Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 23321 in Bowers Hill, VA. These include 32 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.8M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 32 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $26K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
Bowers Hill has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2017.
Bowers Hill has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $42.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Bowers Hill has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bowers Hill was Flood on Oct 8, 2016, which caused $20.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 8, 2016), causing $19M in damages. Flood on Oct 8, 2016 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23321 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bowers Hill, VA, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26K in property damage.
Yes, Bowers Hill (ZIP 23321) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $42.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Bowers Hill has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23321 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 8, 2016. This event caused $20.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.8M in property damage in the Bowers Hill, VA area (ZIP 23321). 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 →