Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 22308 in Wellington, VA. These include 23 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (23 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $11.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Wellington has experienced 4 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 $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.
Wellington has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wellington was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 29, 2023, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 5, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages. 76 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 24, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22308 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), severe wind events (16 events), tornadoes (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wellington, VA, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Wellington (ZIP 22308) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2015.
Wellington 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 24, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22308 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 29, 2023. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15M in property damage in the Wellington, VA area (ZIP 22308). 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 →