Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 22937 in Esmont, VA. These include 25 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Esmont is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2021.
Esmont has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $565.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 29, 2024.
Esmont 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.
Esmont 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.
Esmont has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 7, 1999.
Esmont has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Esmont was Frost/Freeze on Apr 10, 1997, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 21, 2022), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22937 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Esmont, VA, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Esmont (ZIP 22937) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $565.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22937 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 $2.4M in property damage in the Esmont, VA area (ZIP 22937). 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 →