ZIP code 20135, covering Zcta 20135, VA, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (48 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Zcta 20135 has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $190K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Zcta 20135 has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $880K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2022.
Zcta 20135 has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 19, 2003.
Zcta 20135 has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Zcta 20135 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.4M 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 20135 was 2.8" Hail on Apr 23, 1999, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 10, 1997), causing $1.4M in damages. Flood on Sep 6, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20135 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 20135, VA, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.1M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 20135 (ZIP 20135) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 19, 2003.
Zcta 20135 has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $270K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20135 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 23, 1999. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.1M in property damage in the Zcta 20135, VA area (ZIP 20135). 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 →