Federal records document 73 natural disaster events in the Zcta 20194, VA area (ZIP 20194). These include 53 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 44 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 20194 is hailstorms, with 53 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
Zcta 20194 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 20194 has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2011.
Zcta 20194 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.
Zcta 20194 has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Zcta 20194 has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 20194 was EF2 Tornado on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20194 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 20194, VA, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 20194 (ZIP 20194) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2011.
Zcta 20194 has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20194 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Zcta 20194, VA area (ZIP 20194). 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 →