Fredericksburg, VA (ZIP 22407) has experienced 88 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 63 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.6M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (63 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 $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Fredericksburg has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 2008.
Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg 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. 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 29, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22407 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (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 Fredericksburg, VA, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Fredericksburg (ZIP 22407) 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.
Fredericksburg has 10 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 $10.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22407 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 $14.6M in property damage in the Fredericksburg, VA area (ZIP 22407). 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 →