Sherando, VA (ZIP 22952) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 7 wildfires, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Sherando is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2024.
Sherando has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 15, 2025.
Sherando has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2022.
Sherando has experienced 3 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 $5K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2025.
Sherando 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 Sherando 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 22952 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), wildfires (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sherando, VA, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Sherando (ZIP 22952) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2025.
Sherando has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22952 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 Sherando, VA area (ZIP 22952). 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 →