Irvington, VA (ZIP 22480) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Irvington is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2014.
Irvington has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2015.
Irvington has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Irvington 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.
Irvington has experienced 1 severe wind event 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 2, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Irvington was EF2 Tornado on Aug 4, 2020, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 10, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. Coastal Flood on Oct 2, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22480 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Irvington, VA, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Irvington (ZIP 22480) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2015.
Irvington has 5 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 $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22480 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 4, 2020. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Irvington, VA area (ZIP 22480). 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 →