Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 22601 in Winchester, VA. These include 33 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 33 recorded incidents (75% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Winchester has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Winchester has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Winchester 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winchester was 3.5" Hail on Apr 23, 1999, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Apr 23, 1999), causing $2.5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Apr 23, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22601 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winchester, VA, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.
Yes, Winchester (ZIP 22601) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2014.
Winchester has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22601 was 3.5" Hail, which occurred on Apr 23, 1999. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.7M in property damage in the Winchester, VA area (ZIP 22601). 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 →