Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 23921 in Buckingham, VA. These include 26 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $645K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (26 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Buckingham 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 $53K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Buckingham has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $540K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 21, 2022.
Buckingham has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
Buckingham has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
Buckingham has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 6, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buckingham was Flash Flood on Aug 21, 2022, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23921 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buckingham, VA, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Yes, Buckingham (ZIP 23921) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $540K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 21, 2022.
Buckingham has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23921 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 21, 2022. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $645K in property damage in the Buckingham, VA area (ZIP 23921). 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 →