ZIP code 22655, covering Stephens City, VA, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 42 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Jul 25, 2023.
Stephens City has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Stephens City has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stephens City 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 22655 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stephens City, VA, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.1M in property damage.
Stephens City 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22655 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 $8.4M in property damage in the Stephens City, VA area (ZIP 22655). 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 →