Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 22508 in Locust Grove, VA. These include 25 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 25 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Locust Grove has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2017.
Locust Grove has experienced 5 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 $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Locust Grove has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Locust Grove 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 6, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Locust Grove was EF2 Tornado on Oct 13, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 29, 2023), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22508 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (4 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 Locust Grove, VA, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Locust Grove (ZIP 22508) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 6, 1996.
Locust Grove has 6 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22508 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 13, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.1M in property damage in the Locust Grove, VA area (ZIP 22508). 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 →