Washington, VA (ZIP 22747) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (15 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2023.
Washington 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.
Washington has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 1980.
Washington has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 5, 2024.
Washington 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.
Washington 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 6, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Washington was EF1 Tornado on Apr 14, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 6, 1996), causing $520K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22747 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), wildfires (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washington, VA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Yes, Washington (ZIP 22747) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $520K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 6, 1996.
Washington has 2 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22747 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 $3.6M in property damage in the Washington, VA area (ZIP 22747). 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 →