Mitchells, VA (ZIP 22729) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (12 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
Mitchells has experienced 4 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2017.
Mitchells has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $460K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2003.
Mitchells has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 11, 1998.
Mitchells has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mitchells was EF3 Tornado on Oct 18, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 6, 1996), causing $1.1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 17, 2004 also caused significant damage ($850K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22729 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mitchells, VA, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Mitchells (ZIP 22729) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2018.
Mitchells has 4 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22729 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 18, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Mitchells, VA area (ZIP 22729). 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 →