Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Washington, DC area (ZIP 20032). These include 45 hailstorms, 20 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Washington is hailstorms, with 45 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $21.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Washington has experienced 6 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
Washington has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Washington was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 29, 2023, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 29, 2023), causing $10M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 5, 1995 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20032 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), severe wind events (20 events), tornadoes (6 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washington, DC, with 45 events documented.
Yes, Washington (ZIP 20032) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2020.
Washington has 6 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 $10.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20032 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 29, 2023. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.4M in property damage in the Washington, DC area (ZIP 20032). 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 →