Federal records document 104 natural disaster events in the Zcta 20176, VA area (ZIP 20176). These include 66 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 20176 is hailstorms, with 66 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $235K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 10, 2019.
Zcta 20176 has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $670K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Zcta 20176 has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $635.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2018.
Zcta 20176 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 20176 was EF1 Tornado on Nov 5, 2003, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 5, 2024), causing $1M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 10, 1997 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20176 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 20176, VA, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $450K in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 20176 (ZIP 20176) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $635.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2018.
Zcta 20176 has 12 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20176 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 5, 2003. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1M in property damage in the Zcta 20176, VA area (ZIP 20176). 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 →