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22830 Fulks Run, VA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Fulks Run, VA (22830)

Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 22830 in Fulks Run, VA. These include 13 hailstorms, 8 wildfires, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.7M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 13 recorded incidents (37% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.

🔥 Wildfires

Fulks Run has experienced 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 2, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

Fulks Run has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $577.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2008.

🌊 Floods

Fulks Run has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $20.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2003.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Fulks Run has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $490K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Fulks Run 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Fulks Run was Flood on Sep 6, 1996, which caused $15.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $5.1M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 10, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Fulks Run, VA (22830)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22830 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), wildfires (8 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 22830?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fulks Run, VA, with 13 events documented.

Is ZIP code 22830 (Fulks Run) prone to flooding?

Yes, Fulks Run (ZIP 22830) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2003.

Has Fulks Run (22830) ever been hit by a tornado?

Fulks Run 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 $490K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.

What was the worst natural disaster in Fulks Run, VA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22830 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 6, 1996. This event caused $15.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 22830?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.7M in property damage in the Fulks Run, VA area (ZIP 22830). 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 →

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