Petersburg, VA (ZIP 23805) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $84.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 285 injuries.
With 33 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $78.7M 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 Petersburg 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 23805 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (11 events), and tornadoes (11 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Petersburg, VA, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Petersburg (ZIP 23805) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Petersburg has 11 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 $78.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23805 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 $84.3M in property damage in the Petersburg, VA area (ZIP 23805). 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 →