Federal records document 78 natural disaster events in the Ettrick, VA area (ZIP 23803). These include 54 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $86.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 284 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ettrick is hailstorms, with 54 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. 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 $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $81M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2017.
Ettrick 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.
Ettrick has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 6, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ettrick 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 23803 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (9 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ettrick, VA, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Ettrick (ZIP 23803) 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.
Ettrick has 14 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 $81M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23803 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 $86.2M in property damage in the Ettrick, VA area (ZIP 23803). 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 →