Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Springfield, VA area (ZIP 22150). These include 43 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 43 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Springfield 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 24, 2001.
Springfield has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Springfield has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $100K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Springfield was 1.2" Hail on Apr 23, 1999, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 5, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Apr 23, 1999 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22150 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springfield, VA, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8M in property damage.
Yes, Springfield (ZIP 22150) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2020.
Springfield has 5 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 24, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22150 was 1.2" Hail, which occurred on Apr 23, 1999. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.7M in property damage in the Springfield, VA area (ZIP 22150). 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 →