Berryville, VA (ZIP 22611) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Berryville is hailstorms, with 58 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $425K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Berryville has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $965K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 2008.
Berryville has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $190K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Berryville has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 16, 2014.
Berryville 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Berryville 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 22611 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Berryville, VA, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.1M in property damage.
Yes, Berryville (ZIP 22611) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2014.
Berryville has 7 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 $965K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22611 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 $14.3M in property damage in the Berryville, VA area (ZIP 22611). 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 →