King George, VA (ZIP 22485) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (39 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 21, 2017.
King George has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2017.
King George 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.
King George 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 King George was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 7, 2004, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 27, 2015), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22485 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in King George, VA, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, King George (ZIP 22485) 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.
King George 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22485 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 7, 2004. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the King George, VA area (ZIP 22485). 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 →