Sutherland, VA (ZIP 23885) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 263 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (10 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Sutherland has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $127K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Sutherland has experienced 6 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.4M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2017.
Sutherland 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 $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sutherland was EF4 Tornado on Aug 6, 1993, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 8, 1984), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23885 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sutherland, VA, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Sutherland (ZIP 23885) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $165K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Sutherland has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23885 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 1993. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.7M in property damage in the Sutherland, VA area (ZIP 23885). 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 →