Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 23950 in Blackridge, VA. These include 20 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $142.5K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Blackridge is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 67% 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 May 9, 2023.
Blackridge 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 $97K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Blackridge has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 7, 2005.
Blackridge has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blackridge was Ice Storm on Feb 13, 2021, which caused $40K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23950 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blackridge, VA, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Blackridge (ZIP 23950) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Blackridge 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 $40K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 7, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23950 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 13, 2021. This event caused $40K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $142.5K in property damage in the Blackridge, VA area (ZIP 23950). 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 →