ZIP code 22637, covering Gore, VA, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 35 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Gore 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.
Gore has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Gore has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 25, 2010.
Gore 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.
Gore has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 13, 1961.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gore was Frost/Freeze on Apr 10, 1997, which caused $6.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 14, 2003), causing $1.4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22637 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gore, VA, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Yes, Gore (ZIP 22637) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 25, 2010.
Gore has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 13, 1961.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22637 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 $8.5M in property damage in the Gore, VA area (ZIP 22637). 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 →