Federal records document 59 natural disaster events in the Norfolk, VA area (ZIP 23518). These include 35 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $83.1M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (35 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
Norfolk has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $21.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Norfolk has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2008.
Norfolk has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2022.
Norfolk has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norfolk was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 26, 2022, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Nov 12, 2009), causing $18M in damages. 1.8" Hail on May 1, 1997 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23518 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norfolk, VA, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10M in property damage.
Yes, Norfolk (ZIP 23518) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Norfolk has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23518 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 26, 2022. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $83.1M in property damage in the Norfolk, VA area (ZIP 23518). 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 →