Phenix, VA (ZIP 23959) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Phenix is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Phenix has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Phenix has experienced 3 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $82K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 11, 2020.
Phenix has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2022.
Phenix has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 7, 2011.
Phenix has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Phenix was EF3 Tornado on Feb 24, 2016, which caused $11.2M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Dec 7, 2011), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23959 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Phenix, VA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Phenix (ZIP 23959) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $82K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 11, 2020.
Phenix has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $11.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23959 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 24, 2016. This event caused $11.2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.8M in property damage in the Phenix, VA area (ZIP 23959). 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 →