Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 20144 in Zcta 20144, VA. These include 24 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (24 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Zcta 20144 has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Zcta 20144 has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $41.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 1999.
Zcta 20144 has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 19, 2003.
Zcta 20144 has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 2005.
Zcta 20144 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 20144 was EF1 Tornado on Aug 30, 2005, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was 1.5" Hail (Apr 23, 1999), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20144 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 20144, VA, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 20144 (ZIP 20144) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 19, 2003.
Zcta 20144 has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20144 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 30, 2005. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Zcta 20144, VA area (ZIP 20144). 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 →