Oldhams, VA (ZIP 22529) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 10 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Oldhams has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2021.
Oldhams has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 24, 2016.
Oldhams has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 28, 2012.
Oldhams has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oldhams was EF1 Tornado on Feb 24, 2016, which caused $983K in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Sep 1, 2006), causing $120K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22529 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oldhams, VA, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Oldhams (ZIP 22529) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $220K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 28, 2012.
Oldhams has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22529 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 24, 2016. This event caused $983K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Oldhams, VA area (ZIP 22529). 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 →