Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Strasburg, VA area (ZIP 22657). These include 36 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (36 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2024.
Strasburg 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.
Strasburg 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.
Strasburg has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 5, 2024.
Strasburg has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Strasburg has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Strasburg 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 22657 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (7 events), wildfires (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Strasburg, VA, with 36 events documented.
Yes, Strasburg (ZIP 22657) 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.
Strasburg has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22657 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 $46.7M in property damage in the Strasburg, VA area (ZIP 22657). 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 →