Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 23888 in Wakefield, VA. These include 10 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (10 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2019.
Wakefield has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Wakefield 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.
Wakefield has experienced 3 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 24, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wakefield was EF1 Tornado on Feb 24, 2016, which caused $2.6M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 7, 2006), causing $1.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23888 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wakefield, VA, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Wakefield (ZIP 23888) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Wakefield has 3 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23888 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 24, 2016. This event caused $2.6M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Wakefield, VA area (ZIP 23888). 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 →