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23357 Greenbush, VA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Greenbush, VA (23357)

Greenbush, VA (ZIP 23357) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 9 floods, 5 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

🌊 Floods — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Greenbush is floods, with 9 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (78%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.

⛈️ Hailstorms

Greenbush has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2022.

❄️ Blizzards

Greenbush 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Greenbush has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 11, 1995.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Greenbush 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Greenbush, VA (23357)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23357 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (9 events), hailstorms (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 23357?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenbush, VA, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.9M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 23357 (Greenbush) prone to flooding?

Yes, Greenbush (ZIP 23357) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.

Has Greenbush (23357) ever been hit by a tornado?

Greenbush has 3 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 $450K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 11, 1995.

What was the worst natural disaster in Greenbush, VA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23357 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 23357?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.4M in property damage in the Greenbush, VA area (ZIP 23357). 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 →

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