ZIP code 22901, covering Charlottesville, VA, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Charlottesville is hailstorms, with 41 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Charlottesville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $128K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 25, 2022.
Charlottesville has experienced 4 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 30, 2018.
Charlottesville has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 2005.
Charlottesville has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Charlottesville has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 11, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Charlottesville was Frost/Freeze on Apr 10, 1997, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 30, 2005), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22901 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Charlottesville, VA, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17K in property damage.
Yes, Charlottesville (ZIP 22901) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 30, 2018.
Charlottesville has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22901 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 10, 1997. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Charlottesville, VA area (ZIP 22901). 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 →