Rice, VA (ZIP 23966) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (20 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Rice has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $995K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 11, 2018.
Rice 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rice was EF1 Tornado on Oct 13, 1983, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 13, 1983), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23966 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (8 events), and blizzards (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rice, VA, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Rice has 8 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 $995K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 11, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23966 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 13, 1983. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Rice, VA area (ZIP 23966). 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 →