Federal records document 87 natural disaster events in the West Mclean, VA area (ZIP 22102). These include 58 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 58 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $207K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2020.
West Mclean has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
West Mclean has experienced 7 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Mclean was EF2 Tornado on Oct 13, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 1, 2021), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22102 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (10 events), and tornadoes (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Mclean, VA, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, West Mclean (ZIP 22102) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $207K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2020.
West Mclean has 7 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22102 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 13, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the West Mclean, VA area (ZIP 22102). 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 →