Capron, VA (ZIP 23829) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $252K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 26 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
Capron 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.
Capron has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $84K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Capron 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 9, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Capron was Flood on Oct 9, 2016, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23829 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Capron, VA, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $31K in property damage.
Yes, Capron (ZIP 23829) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 9, 2016.
Capron has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $84K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23829 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 9, 2016. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $252K in property damage in the Capron, VA area (ZIP 23829). 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 →