Stafford, VA (ZIP 22554) has experienced 92 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 60 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Stafford is hailstorms, with 60 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2022.
Stafford has experienced 9 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 $10.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Stafford has experienced 6 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 $60K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Stafford has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $128K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2018.
Stafford has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stafford was EF2 Tornado on May 8, 2008, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 22, 2022), causing $2M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 7, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22554 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (3 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stafford, VA, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Stafford (ZIP 22554) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $128K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2018.
Stafford has 9 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 $10.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22554 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 2008. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16M in property damage in the Stafford, VA area (ZIP 22554). 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 →