Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 23840 in Dewitt, VA. These include 9 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (9 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2018.
Dewitt has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2017.
Dewitt has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $127K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Dewitt has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dewitt was EF1 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 5, 2017), causing $480K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23840 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dewitt, VA, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Dewitt has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23840 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 2011. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Dewitt, VA area (ZIP 23840). 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 →