Chase City, VA (ZIP 23924) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (13 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2017.
Chase City 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.
Chase City 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $48.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2018.
Chase City has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chase City was EF2 Tornado on Aug 29, 1988, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23924 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chase City, VA, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Chase City (ZIP 23924) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $48.8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2018.
Chase City has 3 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23924 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 $2.8M in property damage in the Chase City, VA area (ZIP 23924). 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 →