Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 22746 in Viewtown, VA. These include 10 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Viewtown is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2023.
Viewtown 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 $86.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Viewtown has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 24, 2001.
Viewtown 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 $620K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2018.
Viewtown 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Viewtown was EF1 Tornado on Apr 14, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 24, 2001), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Sep 6, 1996 also caused significant damage ($520K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22746 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Viewtown, VA, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Viewtown (ZIP 22746) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $620K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2018.
Viewtown has 3 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 24, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22746 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 $4.7M in property damage in the Viewtown, VA area (ZIP 22746). 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 →