Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 23897 in Yale, VA. These include 6 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $626K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (6 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2022.
Yale has experienced 3 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 $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Yale has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Yale was EF1 Tornado on Aug 6, 1993, which caused $500K in property damage.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23897 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Yale, VA, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yale has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23897 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 1993. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $626K in property damage in the Yale, VA area (ZIP 23897). 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 →