Syria, VA (ZIP 22743) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Syria is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $97K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 30, 2025.
Syria 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.
Syria has experienced 5 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Syria has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 30, 2018.
Syria 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.
Syria has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Syria 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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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22743 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (5 events), wildfires (5 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Syria, VA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $97K in property damage.
Yes, Syria (ZIP 22743) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 30, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22743 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 6, 1996. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Syria, VA area (ZIP 22743). 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 →