Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 22968 in Advance Mills, VA. These include 30 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 13 injuries.
With 30 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Advance Mills has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (30%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2013.
Advance Mills has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 30, 2018.
Advance Mills 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 $76.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 4, 1998.
Advance Mills has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Advance Mills has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Advance Mills was EF2 Tornado on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was 3.8" Hail (Jun 16, 2008), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on May 30, 2018 also caused significant damage ($989K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22968 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Advance Mills, VA, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Advance Mills (ZIP 22968) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 30, 2018.
Advance Mills has 10 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22968 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.4M in property damage in the Advance Mills, VA area (ZIP 22968). 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 →