Spring Grove, VA (ZIP 23881) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Spring Grove is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense 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 Aug 4, 2020.
Spring Grove has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Spring Grove has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $57K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spring Grove was EF2 Tornado on May 8, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 7, 2006), causing $1.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 7, 2006 also caused significant damage ($850K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23881 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (7 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spring Grove, VA, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Spring Grove (ZIP 23881) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Spring Grove 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23881 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.8M in property damage in the Spring Grove, VA area (ZIP 23881). 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 →