Alexandria, VA (ZIP 22311) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (45 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, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Alexandria has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
Alexandria has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alexandria was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 29, 2023, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 29, 2023), causing $10M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Sep 5, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22311 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (10 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alexandria, VA, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Alexandria (ZIP 22311) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2020.
Alexandria has 10 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 $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22311 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 $27.1M in property damage in the Alexandria, VA area (ZIP 22311). 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 →