Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 22737 in Rixeyville, VA. These include 24 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rixeyville is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2023.
Rixeyville has experienced 7 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Rixeyville has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2018.
Rixeyville has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Rixeyville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2005.
Rixeyville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 11, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rixeyville was EF1 Tornado on Apr 14, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 14, 2003), causing $2.1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 24, 2001 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22737 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rixeyville, VA, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, Rixeyville (ZIP 22737) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2018.
Rixeyville has 4 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22737 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 14, 1980. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1M in property damage in the Rixeyville, VA area (ZIP 22737). 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 →