Federal records document 96 natural disaster events in the Chesapeake, VA area (ZIP 23323). These include 68 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.3M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (68 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 $61K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% 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 $44.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Chesapeake has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $113K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
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 Flood on Oct 8, 2016, which caused $20.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 8, 2016), causing $19M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Aug 4, 2020 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23323 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chesapeake, VA, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $61K in property damage.
Yes, Chesapeake (ZIP 23323) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $44.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Chesapeake has 11 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 $11.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23323 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 $56.3M in property damage in the Chesapeake, VA area (ZIP 23323). 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 →