Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the University, VA area (ZIP 22903). These include 33 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (33 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
University has experienced 5 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 $55K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 29, 2024.
University 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.
University 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.
University 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.
University has experienced 2 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 $750K in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 13, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for University was Frost/Freeze on Apr 10, 1997, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 13, 2000), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22903 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in University, VA, with 33 events documented.
Yes, University (ZIP 22903) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 29, 2024.
University has 2 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 $750K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 13, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22903 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 $2.5M in property damage in the University, VA area (ZIP 22903). 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 →