Faber, VA (ZIP 22938) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 22 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Faber has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $190K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Faber has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 21, 2022.
Faber has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
Faber 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 Jul 4, 1999.
Faber 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 Faber was Flash Flood on Aug 21, 2022, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 10, 1997), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22938 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Faber, VA, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Faber (ZIP 22938) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $520K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 21, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22938 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 21, 2022. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Faber, VA area (ZIP 22938). 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 →