Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 22902 in Monticello, VA. These include 33 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 33 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Monticello has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $328K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 25, 2022.
Monticello has experienced 3 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 $45K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 29, 2024.
Monticello has experienced 3 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 $760K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2001.
Monticello has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 22, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monticello was EF1 Tornado on May 13, 2000, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 30, 1959), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22902 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monticello, VA, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Monticello (ZIP 22902) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $45K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 29, 2024.
Monticello has 3 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 $760K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22902 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 13, 2000. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Monticello, VA area (ZIP 22902). 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 →