Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 22656 in Stephenson, VA. These include 23 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Stephenson is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Stephenson has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Stephenson has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Stephenson has experienced 1 flood 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 $5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stephenson was 3.5" Hail on Apr 23, 1999, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Apr 23, 1999), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22656 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stephenson, VA, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.5M in property damage.
Yes, Stephenson (ZIP 22656) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2014.
Stephenson has 3 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 $600K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22656 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 $5.4M in property damage in the Stephenson, VA area (ZIP 22656). 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 →