Troy, VA (ZIP 22974) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $570K.
With 10 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Troy has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2022.
Troy has experienced 4 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 $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
Troy has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 22, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Troy was EF3 Tornado on Sep 30, 1959, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 13, 2011), causing $175K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22974 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Troy, VA, with 10 events documented.
Troy has 4 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 $450K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22974 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 30, 1959. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $570K in property damage in the Troy, VA area (ZIP 22974). 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 →