Machipongo, VA (ZIP 23405) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 7 floods, 2 blizzards, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M.
With 7 recorded incidents (64% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 6, 2021.
Machipongo has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Machipongo has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 21, 2000.
Machipongo has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 17, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Machipongo was Coastal Flood on Nov 12, 2009, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 28, 2012), causing $530K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23405 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), blizzards (2 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Machipongo, VA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Machipongo (ZIP 23405) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 6, 2021.
Machipongo has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 17, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23405 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Nov 12, 2009. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Machipongo, VA area (ZIP 23405). 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 →