Weems, VA (ZIP 22576) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (12 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Weems has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2024.
Weems has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2017.
Weems has experienced 3 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 $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Weems has experienced 1 severe wind event 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 2, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Weems was EF1 Tornado on May 10, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 2, 2015), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22576 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Weems, VA, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Weems (ZIP 22576) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2024.
Weems has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22576 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 10, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.8M in property damage in the Weems, VA area (ZIP 22576). 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 →