Waynesboro, VA (ZIP 22980) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal source records. These include 38 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 38 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Waynesboro has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2022.
Waynesboro has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Waynesboro has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waynesboro was EF1 Tornado on Jun 10, 1995, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 26, 2022), causing $200K in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal source records, ZIP code 22980 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (7 events), wildfires (5 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waynesboro, VA, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Waynesboro (ZIP 22980) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2025.
Waynesboro has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22980 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 10, 1995. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Waynesboro, VA area (ZIP 22980). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →