Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 23662 in Poquoson, VA. These include 29 hailstorms, 1 tornado, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $20K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 94% of all recorded events (29 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2021.
Poquoson has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2003.
Poquoson has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 19, 1971.
The most significant disaster event on record for Poquoson was EF1 Tornado on Aug 7, 2003, which caused $20K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23662 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 94% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Poquoson, VA, with 29 events documented.
Poquoson has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $20K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23662 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 7, 2003. This event caused $20K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20K in property damage in the Poquoson, VA area (ZIP 23662). 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 →