Midland, VA (ZIP 22728) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Midland is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Midland has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Midland has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $297K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2019.
Midland has experienced 4 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 $55K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2019.
Midland has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 2005.
Midland has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Midland was 2.5" Hail on May 13, 2000, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 17, 2004), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22728 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Midland, VA, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Midland (ZIP 22728) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2005.
Midland has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22728 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on May 13, 2000. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Midland, VA area (ZIP 22728). 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 →