Heathsville, VA (ZIP 22473) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.7M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (11 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
Heathsville has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (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 $20.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2024.
Heathsville has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2024.
Heathsville has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Heathsville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Heathsville was Coastal Flood on Sep 1, 2006, which caused $19.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 4, 2020), causing $626K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22473 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Heathsville, VA, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Heathsville (ZIP 22473) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2024.
Heathsville has 8 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22473 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2006. This event caused $19.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.7M in property damage in the Heathsville, VA area (ZIP 22473). 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 →