Tyro, VA (ZIP 22976) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 7 wildfires, 5 blizzards, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $710K. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Tyro is wildfires, with 7 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Tyro has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $190K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Tyro has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2024.
Tyro has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
Tyro has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2016.
Tyro 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 Jul 4, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tyro was Frost/Freeze on Apr 10, 1997, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 4, 1998), causing $160K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22976 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (7 events), blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tyro, VA, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Tyro (ZIP 22976) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22976 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 10, 1997. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $710K in property damage in the Tyro, VA area (ZIP 22976). 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 →