Federal records document 83 natural disaster events in the Zcta 23836, VA area (ZIP 23836). These include 62 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.9M. A total of 43 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 23836 is hailstorms, with 62 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 6, 2023.
Zcta 23836 has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2008.
Zcta 23836 has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $171.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Zcta 23836 has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
Zcta 23836 has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 6, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 23836 was EF2 Tornado on Apr 2, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 8, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 28, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23836 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 23836, VA, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 23836 (ZIP 23836) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $140K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
Zcta 23836 has 8 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 $7.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23836 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.9M in property damage in the Zcta 23836, VA area (ZIP 23836). 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 →