Federal records document 102 natural disaster events in the Fairfax, VA area (ZIP 22030). These include 71 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.2M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 82 injuries.
With 71 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Fairfax has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Fairfax 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.
Fairfax has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2020.
Fairfax has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Fairfax 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 Fairfax was EF3 Tornado on Apr 1, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 1.2" Hail (Apr 23, 1999), causing $3M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Apr 23, 1999 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22030 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairfax, VA, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12M in property damage.
Yes, Fairfax (ZIP 22030) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2020.
Fairfax has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22030 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 1, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46.2M in property damage in the Fairfax, VA area (ZIP 22030). 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 →