Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 23828 in Branchville, VA. These include 15 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (15 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2022.
Branchville has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $37K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Branchville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Branchville has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Branchville was Flood on Oct 8, 2016, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 8, 2016), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23828 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Branchville, VA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Branchville (ZIP 23828) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Branchville has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $295K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23828 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 8, 2016. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4M in property damage in the Branchville, VA area (ZIP 23828). 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 →