ZIP code 20117, covering Zcta 20117, VA, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (30 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $235K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 10, 2019.
Zcta 20117 has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $870K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
Zcta 20117 has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Zcta 20117 has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 1999.
Zcta 20117 has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 20117 was 1.5" Hail on Apr 23, 1999, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Apr 23, 1999), causing $2M in damages. 1.5" Hail on Apr 23, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20117 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 20117, VA, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 20117 (ZIP 20117) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $130K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 1996.
Zcta 20117 has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20117 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Apr 23, 1999. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.3M in property damage in the Zcta 20117, VA area (ZIP 20117). 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 →