Hampton, VA (ZIP 23665) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 35 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (35 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
Hampton has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2012.
Hampton has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 25, 2012.
Hampton 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 Hampton was EF2 Tornado on Sep 4, 1999, which caused $7.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 25, 2012), causing $1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 1, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23665 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (4 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hampton, VA, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Hampton (ZIP 23665) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 25, 2012.
Hampton has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23665 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 4, 1999. This event caused $7.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11M in property damage in the Hampton, VA area (ZIP 23665). 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 →