Winchester, VA (ZIP 22602) has experienced 107 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 70 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Winchester is hailstorms, with 70 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $739K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 2008.
Winchester has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (38%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Winchester 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 $13K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 16, 2014.
Winchester has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winchester was Frost/Freeze on Apr 10, 1997, which caused $6.5M in property damage. Another major event was 3.5" Hail (Apr 23, 1999), causing $3M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Apr 23, 1999 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22602 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winchester, VA, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.2M in property damage.
Yes, Winchester (ZIP 22602) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2014.
Winchester has 11 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22602 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 10, 1997. This event caused $6.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.7M in property damage in the Winchester, VA area (ZIP 22602). 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 →