Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Suffolk, VA area (ZIP 23437). These include 37 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.6M. A total of 209 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (37 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
Suffolk has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. 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 $39.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
Suffolk has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $330.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Suffolk has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $9.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Suffolk has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $457K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 9, 2007.
Suffolk has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Suffolk was EF3 Tornado on Apr 28, 2008, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 4, 2020), causing $8M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 7, 2006 also caused significant damage ($4.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23437 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Suffolk, VA, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27K in property damage.
Yes, Suffolk (ZIP 23437) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Suffolk has 9 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 $39.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 24, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23437 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2008. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.6M in property damage in the Suffolk, VA area (ZIP 23437). 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 →