Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 22812 in Bridgewater, VA. These include 16 hailstorms, 4 wildfires, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $120.5K.
With 16 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Bridgewater has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 14, 2015.
Bridgewater has experienced 4 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 Jun 18, 2012.
Bridgewater has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bridgewater was EF1 Tornado on Apr 28, 2011, which caused $75K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22812 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), wildfires (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bridgewater, VA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Bridgewater has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22812 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2011. This event caused $75K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $120.5K in property damage in the Bridgewater, VA area (ZIP 22812). 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 →