Emporia, VA (ZIP 23847) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 30 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 30 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
Emporia has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 9, 2016.
Emporia has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Emporia was Flood on Oct 8, 2016, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 28, 2002), causing $750K in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 28, 2008 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23847 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Emporia, VA, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $66K in property damage.
Yes, Emporia (ZIP 23847) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 9, 2016.
Emporia has 12 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23847 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 8, 2016. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.7M in property damage in the Emporia, VA area (ZIP 23847). 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 →