Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 23435 in Suffolk, VA. These include 29 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.5M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 29 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2019.
Suffolk has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Suffolk 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 $25.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Suffolk was Flood on Oct 8, 2016, which caused $20.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 6, 1993), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Oct 8, 2016 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23435 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Suffolk, VA, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Suffolk (ZIP 23435) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Suffolk has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23435 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 $35.5M in property damage in the Suffolk, VA area (ZIP 23435). 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 →