Zcta 20151, VA (ZIP 20151) has experienced 101 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 75 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 46 injuries.
With 75 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
Zcta 20151 has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $335K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 17, 2016.
Zcta 20151 has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Zcta 20151 has experienced 4 severe wind events 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.
Zcta 20151 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2008.
Zcta 20151 has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 20151 was EF2 Tornado on Jun 24, 1996, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 17, 2004), causing $3M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Apr 23, 1999 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20151 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 20151, VA, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 20151 (ZIP 20151) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2008.
Zcta 20151 has 7 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 $9.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20151 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 $21.4M in property damage in the Zcta 20151, VA area (ZIP 20151). 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 →