Federal records document 59 natural disaster events in the Zcta 20137, VA area (ZIP 20137). These include 35 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 20137 is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Zcta 20137 has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 2, 2019.
Zcta 20137 has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $51.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Zcta 20137 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2018.
Zcta 20137 has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Zcta 20137 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 $200K 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 20137 was 2.5" Hail on May 13, 2000, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Sep 17, 2004 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20137 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 20137, VA, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 20137 (ZIP 20137) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2018.
Zcta 20137 has 3 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 Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20137 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on May 13, 2000. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.4M in property damage in the Zcta 20137, VA area (ZIP 20137). 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 →