Wylliesburg, VA (ZIP 23976) shows 7 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 blizzards, 2 floods, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $230.5K.
With 3 recorded incidents (43% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Wylliesburg 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.
Wylliesburg 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.
Wylliesburg has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wylliesburg was Ice Storm on Feb 2, 1996, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23976 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wylliesburg, VA, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $140K in property damage.
Yes, Wylliesburg (ZIP 23976) 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.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23976 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 2, 1996. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $230.5K in property damage in the Wylliesburg, VA area (ZIP 23976). 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 →