Linden, VA (ZIP 22642) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 29 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (29 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Linden has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Linden has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $43.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 16, 2014.
Linden has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2001.
Linden 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
Linden has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Linden was Flood on Sep 6, 1996, which caused $42M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $1.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 14, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22642 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Linden, VA, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Linden (ZIP 22642) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2014.
Linden has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $70K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22642 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 6, 1996. This event caused $42M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.8M in property damage in the Linden, VA area (ZIP 22642). 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 →