Zcta 20143, VA (ZIP 20143) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 30 hailstorms, 1 flood, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 20143 is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 88% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Zcta 20143 has experienced 1 flood 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2018.
Zcta 20143 has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 1996.
Zcta 20143 has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Zcta 20143 has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 20143 was EF2 Tornado on Jun 24, 1996, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Apr 23, 1999), causing $3M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Apr 23, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20143 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), flood (1 event), tornado (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 20143, VA, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 20143 (ZIP 20143) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2018.
Zcta 20143 has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20143 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 24, 1996. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the Zcta 20143, VA area (ZIP 20143). 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 →