Rockville, VA (ZIP 23146) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $728.3K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rockville is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Rockville has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $158K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Rockville has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $555.3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2018.
Rockville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rockville was EF1 Tornado on Oct 13, 1983, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 13, 1983), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23146 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rockville, VA, with 24 events documented.
Rockville has 6 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 $555.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23146 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 13, 1983. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $728.3K in property damage in the Rockville, VA area (ZIP 23146). 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 →