Washington, DC (ZIP 20019) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $108.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 66 injuries.
With 37 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $687K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 2019.
Washington has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2020.
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 $107.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 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 EF2 Tornado (Oct 5, 1995), causing $5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 23, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20019 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), severe wind events (13 events), floods (6 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washington, DC, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Washington (ZIP 20019) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $230K 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 $107.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20019 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 $108.7M in property damage in the Washington, DC area (ZIP 20019). 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 →