Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 22959 in Alberene, VA. These include 22 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
With 22 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Alberene 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.
Alberene has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 29, 2024.
Alberene 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.
Alberene has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 13, 2000.
Alberene 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alberene was Frost/Freeze on Apr 10, 1997, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 13, 2000), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22959 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alberene, VA, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Alberene (ZIP 22959) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $45K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 29, 2024.
Alberene has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $750K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 13, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22959 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 Alberene, VA area (ZIP 22959). 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 →