Seaford, VA (ZIP 23696) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Seaford is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 17, 2022.
Seaford 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 28, 2012.
Seaford has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $162.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2003.
Seaford 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.
Seaford 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 Seaford was Coastal Flood on Nov 12, 2009, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 28, 2012), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23696 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Seaford, VA, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Seaford (ZIP 23696) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 28, 2012.
Seaford has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $162.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23696 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Nov 12, 2009. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Seaford, VA area (ZIP 23696). 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 →