Bergton, VA (ZIP 22811) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Bergton is hailstorms, with 9 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2021.
Bergton has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2007.
Bergton has experienced 2 floods 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 19, 2003.
Bergton has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 10, 2010.
Bergton 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
Bergton has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bergton was Flood on Sep 6, 1996, which caused $5.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 14, 2003), causing $1.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 10, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22811 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (2 events), wildfires (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bergton, VA, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Bergton (ZIP 22811) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 19, 2003.
Bergton has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22811 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 6, 1996. This event caused $5.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the Bergton, VA area (ZIP 22811). 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 →