Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 23868 in Triplet, VA. These include 17 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 17 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2024.
Triplet 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2008.
Triplet 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.
Triplet has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Triplet has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 4, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Triplet was EF3 Tornado on Oct 14, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 28, 2008), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23868 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (5 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Triplet, VA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Triplet (ZIP 23868) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $450K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Triplet 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23868 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 $4.1M in property damage in the Triplet, VA area (ZIP 23868). 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 →