Virginia Beach, VA (ZIP 23451) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 28 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.4M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Virginia Beach is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
Virginia Beach has experienced 8 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
Virginia Beach has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Virginia Beach has experienced 7 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 $20.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2023.
Virginia Beach has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Virginia Beach was EF3 Tornado on Apr 30, 2023, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 8, 2016), causing $5M in damages. Coastal Flood on Nov 12, 2009 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23451 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Virginia Beach, VA, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5M in property damage.
Yes, Virginia Beach (ZIP 23451) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
Virginia Beach has 7 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 $20.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23451 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 30, 2023. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.4M in property damage in the Virginia Beach, VA area (ZIP 23451). 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 →