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22732 Radiant, VA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Radiant, VA (22732)

Radiant, VA (ZIP 22732) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (10 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2022.

❄️ Blizzards

Radiant 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Radiant has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 2002.

🌊 Floods

Radiant 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2018.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Radiant 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Radiant 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Radiant, VA (22732)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22732 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 22732?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Radiant, VA, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.

Is ZIP code 22732 (Radiant) prone to flooding?

Yes, Radiant (ZIP 22732) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2018.

Has Radiant (22732) ever been hit by a tornado?

Radiant has 5 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 $95K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 2002.

What was the worst natural disaster in Radiant, VA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22732 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 6, 1996. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 22732?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Radiant, VA area (ZIP 22732). 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 →

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