Greenwood, VA (ZIP 22943) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $35K. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Greenwood is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Greenwood has experienced 4 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 $10K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2025.
Greenwood has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 1959.
Greenwood has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 2, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Greenwood was EF1 Tornado on Jul 1, 1959, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22943 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (4 events), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenwood, VA, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Greenwood (ZIP 22943) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2025.
Greenwood has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 1959.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22943 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 1, 1959. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35K in property damage in the Greenwood, VA area (ZIP 22943). 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 →