Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Montford, VA area (ZIP 22960). These include 37 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (37 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Montford 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $460K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2003.
Montford has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 11, 1998.
Montford has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montford was EF3 Tornado on Oct 18, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 6, 1996), causing $1.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22960 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montford, VA, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Montford (ZIP 22960) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2018.
Montford has 11 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22960 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 18, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Montford, VA area (ZIP 22960). 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 →