Skipwith, VA (ZIP 23968) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Skipwith is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2017.
Skipwith 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 $107K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Skipwith has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $48.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2018.
Skipwith has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 1988.
Skipwith has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Skipwith was EF2 Tornado on Aug 29, 1988, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23968 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Skipwith, VA, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Skipwith (ZIP 23968) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $48.8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2018.
Skipwith has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23968 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 29, 1988. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Skipwith, VA area (ZIP 23968). 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 →