Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 20197 in Zcta 20197, VA. These include 27 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 20197 is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Zcta 20197 has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Zcta 20197 has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $652K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 7, 2020.
Zcta 20197 has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Zcta 20197 has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2014.
Zcta 20197 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 20197 was Frost/Freeze on Apr 10, 1997, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 16, 1993), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20197 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 20197, VA, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Zcta 20197 (ZIP 20197) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $135K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2014.
Zcta 20197 has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $652K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 7, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20197 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 10, 1997. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Zcta 20197, VA area (ZIP 20197). 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 →