ZIP code 20165, covering Sterling, VA, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 hailstorms, 8 extreme heat events, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.3M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 46 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (56 total). 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 $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
Sterling has experienced 8 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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). 7 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 24, 2010.
Sterling has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Sterling has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $20.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2018.
Sterling has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $77.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 4, 2007.
Sterling has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sterling was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 14, 1999), causing $2.9M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 5, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20165 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), extreme heat events (8 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sterling, VA, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $450K in property damage.
Yes, Sterling (ZIP 20165) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2018.
Sterling has 2 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20165 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.3M in property damage in the Sterling, VA area (ZIP 20165). 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 →