Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 22920 in Afton, VA. These include 37 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 37 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Afton has experienced 6 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 $50K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2025.
Afton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2022.
Afton has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 2, 1998.
Afton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Afton was EF1 Tornado on Jun 10, 1995, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 26, 2022), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22920 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Afton, VA, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Afton (ZIP 22920) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2025.
Afton has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22920 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 10, 1995. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Afton, VA area (ZIP 22920). 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 →