Federal records document 85 natural disaster events in the Falmouth, VA area (ZIP 22405). These include 61 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.1M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Falmouth is hailstorms, with 61 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 31, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Falmouth has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2022.
Falmouth has experienced 3 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 $38K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Falmouth was EF2 Tornado on May 8, 2008, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 22, 2022), causing $2M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 7, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22405 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (10 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Falmouth, VA, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Falmouth (ZIP 22405) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2018.
Falmouth has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22405 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 2008. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.1M in property damage in the Falmouth, VA area (ZIP 22405). 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 →