Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 23970 in South Hill, VA. These include 19 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $482.5K.
With 19 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (16%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2023.
South Hill 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.
South Hill has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 24, 2016.
South Hill has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Hill was EF1 Tornado on Feb 24, 2016, which caused $310K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23970 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Hill, VA, with 19 events documented.
Yes, South Hill (ZIP 23970) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500 in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
South Hill has 5 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 $375K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23970 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 24, 2016. This event caused $310K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $482.5K in property damage in the South Hill, VA area (ZIP 23970). 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 →