Zcta 20181, VA (ZIP 20181) has experienced 83 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 56 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 56 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Zcta 20181 has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $282K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2019.
Zcta 20181 has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Zcta 20181 has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2019.
Zcta 20181 has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Zcta 20181 has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 20181 was 1.2" Hail on Apr 23, 1999, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 17, 2004), causing $1M in damages. 2.5" Hail on May 13, 2000 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20181 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), wildfires (4 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 20181, VA, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 20181 (ZIP 20181) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2018.
Zcta 20181 has 5 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20181 was 1.2" Hail, which occurred on Apr 23, 1999. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Zcta 20181, VA area (ZIP 20181). 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 →