Randolph, VA (ZIP 23962) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $825.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Randolph is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Randolph 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.
Randolph has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
Randolph 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $70.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 11, 2008.
Randolph has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2022.
Randolph 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 Randolph was EF2 Tornado on Oct 13, 1983, which caused $250K in property damage. 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 23962 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Randolph, VA, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $85K in property damage.
Yes, Randolph (ZIP 23962) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $70.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 11, 2008.
Randolph 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23962 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 13, 1983. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $825.5K in property damage in the Randolph, VA area (ZIP 23962). 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 →