Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 22843 in Mount Solon, VA. These include 15 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 5 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.1M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (15 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 25, 2023.
Mount Solon has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Mount Solon has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 14, 2015.
Mount Solon 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.
Mount Solon 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 $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2003.
Mount Solon 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Solon was Flood on Sep 6, 1996, which caused $5.8M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 10, 1997), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22843 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (7 events), wildfires (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Solon, VA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $36K in property damage.
Yes, Mount Solon (ZIP 22843) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22843 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 6, 1996. This event caused $5.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.1M in property damage in the Mount Solon, VA area (ZIP 22843). 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 →