Grafton, VA (ZIP 23692) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (28 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 17, 2022.
Grafton has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Grafton has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2003.
Grafton has experienced 4 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 $47K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Grafton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grafton was Flash Flood on Aug 25, 2012, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Nov 12, 2009), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23692 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grafton, VA, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Grafton (ZIP 23692) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Grafton has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $165K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23692 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 25, 2012. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Grafton, VA area (ZIP 23692). 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 →