Wilsons, VA (ZIP 23894) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 6 blizzards, 6 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $667K.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 27% of all recorded events (6 total). 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.
Wilsons has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2018.
Wilsons 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $530K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 11, 2018.
Wilsons has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 1970.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wilsons was EF2 Tornado on Oct 11, 2018, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 22, 1983), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23894 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (6 events), hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 27% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilsons, VA, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $127K in property damage.
Wilsons has 6 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 $530K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 11, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23894 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 11, 2018. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $667K in property damage in the Wilsons, VA area (ZIP 23894). 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 →