ZIP code 22079, covering Mason Neck, VA, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $125.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 124 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mason Neck is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 76% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Mason Neck has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $63K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2021.
Mason Neck has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $116.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2002.
Mason Neck 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mason Neck was EF4 Tornado on Apr 28, 2002, which caused $114M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 1.2" Hail (Apr 23, 1999), causing $3M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Sep 24, 2001 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22079 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mason Neck, VA, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9M in property damage.
Yes, Mason Neck (ZIP 22079) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2020.
Mason Neck has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $116.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22079 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2002. This event caused $114M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $125.2M in property damage in the Mason Neck, VA area (ZIP 22079). 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 →