Dolphin, VA (ZIP 23843) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (8 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2005.
Dolphin has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $97K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Dolphin has experienced 3 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dolphin was EF3 Tornado on Oct 14, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23843 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (5 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dolphin, VA, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Dolphin has 3 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23843 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 14, 1986. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Dolphin, VA area (ZIP 23843). 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 →