Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 22801 in Harrisonburg, VA. These include 21 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $445.5K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Harrisonburg has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $425K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Harrisonburg has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $19.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2019.
Harrisonburg has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 19, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harrisonburg was EF2 Tornado on Apr 5, 1952, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22801 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harrisonburg, VA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Harrisonburg has 5 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 $425K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22801 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 5, 1952. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $445.5K in property damage in the Harrisonburg, VA area (ZIP 22801). 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 →