Rappahannock Aca, VA (ZIP 22538) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M.
With 21 recorded incidents (70% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Rappahannock Aca has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Rappahannock Aca has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2012.
Rappahannock Aca 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.
Rappahannock Aca 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 Rappahannock Aca was EF1 Tornado on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 7, 2004), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22538 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rappahannock Aca, VA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40K in property damage.
Yes, Rappahannock Aca (ZIP 22538) 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.
Rappahannock Aca has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22538 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Rappahannock Aca, VA area (ZIP 22538). 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 →