Zcta 20124, VA (ZIP 20124) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 71 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.6M. A total of 39 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 71 recorded incidents (87% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $14M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Zcta 20124 has experienced 8 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 20124 has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2008.
Zcta 20124 has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Zcta 20124 has experienced 1 severe wind event 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 20124 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. 1.2" Hail on Apr 23, 1999 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20124 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (8 events), flood (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 20124, VA, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 20124 (ZIP 20124) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2008.
Zcta 20124 has 8 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 20124 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 $46.6M in property damage in the Zcta 20124, VA area (ZIP 20124). 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 →