Mc Gaheysville, VA (ZIP 22840) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 9 wildfires, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $355K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (26 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Mc Gaheysville has experienced 9 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Mc Gaheysville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Mc Gaheysville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mc Gaheysville 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 22840 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), wildfires (9 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Gaheysville, VA, with 26 events documented.
Mc Gaheysville 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 $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22840 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 $355K in property damage in the Mc Gaheysville, VA area (ZIP 22840). 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 →