Engleside, VA (ZIP 22309) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 31 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Engleside is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2022.
Engleside has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $108K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2021.
Engleside has experienced 5 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.
Engleside has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Engleside was EF3 Tornado on Sep 5, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Apr 23, 1999), causing $2M in damages. 1.2" Hail on Apr 23, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22309 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Engleside, VA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Engleside (ZIP 22309) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2011.
Engleside 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 22309 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 5, 1979. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.7M in property damage in the Engleside, VA area (ZIP 22309). 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 →