Farmville, VA (ZIP 23901) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M.
With 35 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Farmville has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $822.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Farmville has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $159K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Farmville has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 6, 2025.
Farmville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 1988.
Farmville has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 7, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Farmville was EF1 Tornado on Oct 13, 1983, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 13, 1983), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23901 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (6 events), earthquakes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Farmville, VA, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Farmville (ZIP 23901) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 7, 2006.
Farmville has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $822.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23901 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 13, 1983. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Farmville, VA area (ZIP 23901). 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 →