Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 23837 in Courtland, VA. These include 31 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (31 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
Courtland has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Courtland 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.
Courtland has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $5.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Courtland has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 4, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Courtland was EF2 Tornado on Aug 4, 2020, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 7, 2006), causing $4.7M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23837 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Courtland, VA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35K in property damage.
Yes, Courtland (ZIP 23837) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Courtland has 7 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 $9.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23837 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 4, 2020. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.4M in property damage in the Courtland, VA area (ZIP 23837). 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 →