Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 23947 in Keysville, VA. These include 15 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Keysville is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Keysville 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.
Keysville has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 11, 2018.
Keysville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Keysville was Flash Flood on Oct 11, 2018, which caused $1.1M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 13, 1983), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23947 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Keysville, VA, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Keysville (ZIP 23947) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 11, 2018.
Keysville has 2 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 $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23947 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 11, 2018. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Keysville, VA area (ZIP 23947). 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 →