Kenbridge, VA (ZIP 23944) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Kenbridge is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Kenbridge has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 7, 2005.
Kenbridge has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $106K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2025.
Kenbridge has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Kenbridge has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 4, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kenbridge was EF2 Tornado on Aug 6, 1993, which caused $5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23944 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kenbridge, VA, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Kenbridge (ZIP 23944) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500 in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Kenbridge has 5 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 7, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23944 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 1993. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.2M in property damage in the Kenbridge, VA area (ZIP 23944). 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 →