Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 22443 in Oak Grove, VA. These include 19 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (19 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 21, 2017.
Oak Grove has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 21, 2017.
Oak Grove has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $760K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2017.
Oak Grove has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2021.
Oak Grove has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 28, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oak Grove was EF1 Tornado on Jun 27, 2015, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 5, 1979), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22443 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oak Grove, VA, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Oak Grove (ZIP 22443) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $220K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 28, 2012.
Oak Grove has 4 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 $760K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22443 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 27, 2015. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Oak Grove, VA area (ZIP 22443). 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 →