Federal records document 104 natural disaster events in the Washington, DC area (ZIP 20011). These include 60 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $137M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 80 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Washington is hailstorms, with 60 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (56%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $32M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Washington has experienced 7 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $460K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Washington has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $103.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
Washington has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Washington was EF3 Tornado on Sep 24, 2001, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was 84 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 29, 2023), causing $20M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 29, 2023 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20011 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), floods (18 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washington, DC, with 60 events documented.
Yes, Washington (ZIP 20011) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2020.
Washington has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $103.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20011 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 24, 2001. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $137M in property damage in the Washington, DC area (ZIP 20011). 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 →