Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Springfield, VA area (ZIP 22153). These include 37 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 81 injuries.
With 37 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2022.
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.
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.
Springfield has experienced 3 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 $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 1992.
Springfield has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2000.
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.
The most significant disaster event on record for 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. 2.8" Hail on Apr 23, 1999 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22153 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springfield, VA, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9M in property damage.
Yes, Springfield (ZIP 22153) 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.
Springfield has 3 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 $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22153 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 $36.9M in property damage in the Springfield, VA area (ZIP 22153). 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 →