Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 27842 in Henrico, NC. These include 11 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $94.4M.
With 11 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2021.
Henrico 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $880K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2021.
Henrico has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $93.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 9, 2016.
Henrico has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Henrico was Flood on Oct 9, 2016, which caused $93.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 25, 2015), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27842 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (5 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Henrico, NC, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Henrico (ZIP 27842) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $93.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 9, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27842 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 9, 2016. This event caused $93.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $94.4M in property damage in the Henrico, NC area (ZIP 27842). 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 →