ZIP code 23324, covering Chesapeake, VA, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 68 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.1M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 68 recorded incidents (84% 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
Chesapeake has experienced 6 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 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2017.
Chesapeake 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 $22.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chesapeake was Flood on Oct 8, 2016, which caused $19M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 1, 1997), causing $10M 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 23324 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chesapeake, VA, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.1M in property damage.
Yes, Chesapeake (ZIP 23324) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Chesapeake has 4 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 $7.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23324 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 8, 2016. This event caused $19M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.1M in property damage in the Chesapeake, VA area (ZIP 23324). 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 →