Wallops Island, VA (ZIP 23337) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 8 floods, 4 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.9M.
The dominant hazard type for Wallops Island is floods, with 8 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $12.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Wallops Island has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2025.
Wallops Island has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wallops Island was Coastal Flood on Oct 28, 2012, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Sep 1, 2006), causing $5.6M in damages. Coastal Flood on Nov 12, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23337 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (8 events), hailstorms (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wallops Island, VA, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.9M in property damage.
Yes, Wallops Island (ZIP 23337) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23337 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Oct 28, 2012. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.9M in property damage in the Wallops Island, VA area (ZIP 23337). 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 →