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23487 Windsor, VA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Windsor, VA (23487)

Windsor, VA (ZIP 23487) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.7M. A total of 200 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Windsor is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.

❄️ Blizzards

Windsor has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $42K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.

🌊 Floods

Windsor has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Windsor has experienced 4 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 $30.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Windsor was EF3 Tornado on Apr 28, 2008, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 7, 2006), causing $3.1M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 7, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Windsor, VA (23487)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23487 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 23487?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Windsor, VA, with 27 events documented.

Is ZIP code 23487 (Windsor) prone to flooding?

Yes, Windsor (ZIP 23487) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.

Has Windsor (23487) ever been hit by a tornado?

Windsor has 4 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 $30.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.

What was the worst natural disaster in Windsor, VA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23487 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 23487?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.7M in property damage in the Windsor, VA area (ZIP 23487). 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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