Alberta, VA (ZIP 23821) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 10 tornadoes, 9 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 10 recorded incidents (38% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2017.
Alberta has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2005.
Alberta has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $97K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Alberta has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 4, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alberta was EF3 Tornado on Oct 14, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 28, 2008), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23821 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (10 events), hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alberta, VA, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Alberta has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23821 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 14, 1986. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.1M in property damage in the Alberta, VA area (ZIP 23821). 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 →