Dahlgren, VA (ZIP 22448) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 6 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $930K.
With 6 recorded incidents (32% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
Dahlgren has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Dahlgren has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $770K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2017.
Dahlgren has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Dahlgren has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 22, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dahlgren 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 22448 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dahlgren, VA, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Dahlgren (ZIP 22448) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 22, 1998.
Dahlgren 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 $770K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22448 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 $930K in property damage in the Dahlgren, VA area (ZIP 22448). 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 →