Federal records document 79 natural disaster events in the Winchester, VA area (ZIP 22603). These include 52 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (52 total). 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $395K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
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 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $692.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
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 22603 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winchester, VA, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.1M in property damage.
Yes, Winchester (ZIP 22603) 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 5 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 $692.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22603 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 $16.2M in property damage in the Winchester, VA area (ZIP 22603). 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 →