Mc Lean, VA (ZIP 22101) has experienced 93 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (59 total). 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 $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $747K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Mc Lean has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mc Lean was 84 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 29, 2023, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 29, 2023), causing $10M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 13, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22101 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (11 events), and tornadoes (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Lean, VA, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Mc Lean (ZIP 22101) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $747K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2020.
Mc Lean has 8 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22101 was 84 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 29, 2023. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.3M in property damage in the Mc Lean, VA area (ZIP 22101). 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 →