Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 23824 in Blackstone, VA. These include 16 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Blackstone is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 11, 2018.
Blackstone has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $182K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Blackstone has experienced 5 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 Blackstone was EF2 Tornado on Aug 6, 1993, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 11, 2018), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23824 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (6 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blackstone, VA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Blackstone has 13 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 $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 11, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23824 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 1993. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Blackstone, VA area (ZIP 23824). 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 →