ZIP code 22553, covering Snell, VA, has 69 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 47 recorded incidents (68% 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.
Snell has experienced 10 severe wind events 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). Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Snell 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.
Snell has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $232K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 24, 1999.
Snell has experienced 2 floods 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 $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Snell was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 22, 2022, which caused $2M 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 22553 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Snell, VA, with 47 events documented.
Yes, Snell (ZIP 22553) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $110K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2018.
Snell has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $232K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 24, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22553 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 22, 2022. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Snell, VA area (ZIP 22553). 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 →