ZIP code 23801, covering Fort Lee, VA, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $85.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 282 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (40 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2023.
Fort Lee 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Fort Lee has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $80.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Lee was EF4 Tornado on Aug 6, 1993, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 8, 1984), causing $25M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 15, 2025 also caused significant damage ($4.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23801 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (9 events), and tornadoes (9 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Lee, VA, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Fort Lee (ZIP 23801) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Fort Lee has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $80.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23801 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 1993. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $85.7M in property damage in the Fort Lee, VA area (ZIP 23801). 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 →