Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 22711 in Banco, VA. These include 9 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (9 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
Banco has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $101.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Banco has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 30, 2018.
Banco has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Banco 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
Banco has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 17, 1960.
The most significant disaster event on record for Banco was Flood on Sep 6, 1996, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 10, 1997), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22711 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (3 events), wildfires (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Banco, VA, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.5K in property damage.
Yes, Banco (ZIP 22711) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 30, 2018.
Banco has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 17, 1960.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22711 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 6, 1996. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Banco, VA area (ZIP 22711). 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 →