Fentress, VA (ZIP 23322) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fentress is hailstorms, with 45 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. 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 $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $23M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Fentress has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Fentress 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.
Fentress has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 15, 2012.
Fentress has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fentress was Flood on Oct 8, 2016, which caused $20.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 4, 2020), causing $4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 31, 2017 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23322 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzard (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fentress, VA, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Fentress (ZIP 23322) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Fentress has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $12.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23322 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 $35.5M in property damage in the Fentress, VA area (ZIP 23322). 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 →