Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 23974 in Victoria, VA. These include 16 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Victoria is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Victoria has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $106K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2025.
Victoria has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Victoria was EF2 Tornado on Aug 6, 1993, which caused $5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23974 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Victoria, VA, with 16 events documented.
Victoria 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23974 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 1993. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.2M in property damage in the Victoria, VA area (ZIP 23974). 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 →