West Springfield, VA (ZIP 22152) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $37M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 81 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (37 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 $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2022.
West Springfield 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.
West Springfield has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2020.
West Springfield has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 1992.
West Springfield 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.
West Springfield has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Springfield 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" Hail on Apr 23, 1999 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22152 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Springfield, VA, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9M in property damage.
Yes, West Springfield (ZIP 22152) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2020.
West Springfield has 4 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 $25.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22152 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 $37M in property damage in the West Springfield, VA area (ZIP 22152). 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 →