Prospect, VA (ZIP 23960) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $236.5K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 6, 2023.
Prospect has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $159K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Prospect has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2008.
Prospect has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 1988.
Prospect has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 7, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Prospect was Winter Storm on Feb 11, 2025, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23960 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prospect, VA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Prospect (ZIP 23960) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 7, 2006.
Prospect 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 $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23960 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 11, 2025. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $236.5K in property damage in the Prospect, VA area (ZIP 23960). 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 →