Richardsville, VA (ZIP 22736) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $445K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 19 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
Richardsville has experienced 6 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 $60K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Richardsville has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 2008.
Richardsville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2011.
Richardsville has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 6, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richardsville was EF1 Tornado on Jul 24, 1999, which caused $150K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22736 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richardsville, VA, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Richardsville (ZIP 22736) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 6, 1996.
Richardsville has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22736 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 24, 1999. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $445K in property damage in the Richardsville, VA area (ZIP 22736). 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 →