Boydton, VA (ZIP 23917) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 32 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Boydton is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (9%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2023.
Boydton has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $107K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Boydton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $330K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Boydton has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2017.
Boydton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Boydton was EF2 Tornado on Aug 29, 1988, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 24, 2016), causing $310K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23917 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boydton, VA, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Boydton (ZIP 23917) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $330K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Boydton has 4 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23917 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 29, 1988. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Boydton, VA area (ZIP 23917). 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 →