ZIP code 20120, covering Zcta 20120, VA, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.8M. A total of 39 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (56 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Zcta 20120 has experienced 9 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 $31.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Zcta 20120 has experienced 2 floods 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 $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2018.
Zcta 20120 has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Zcta 20120 has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 20120 was EF3 Tornado on Apr 1, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 24, 1996), causing $4M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Apr 23, 1999 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20120 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 20120, VA, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 20120 (ZIP 20120) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $220K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2018.
Zcta 20120 has 9 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 $31.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20120 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 1, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.8M in property damage in the Zcta 20120, VA area (ZIP 20120). 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 →