Rawlings, VA (ZIP 23876) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 6 tornadoes, 5 blizzards, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $652K.
The dominant hazard type for Rawlings is tornadoes, with 6 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $540K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2017.
Rawlings 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.
Rawlings has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2000.
Rawlings 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 Rawlings was EF1 Tornado on May 5, 2017, which caused $480K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23876 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rawlings, VA, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $540K in property damage.
Rawlings has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $540K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23876 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 5, 2017. This event caused $480K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $652K in property damage in the Rawlings, VA area (ZIP 23876). 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 →