Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 23169 in Syringa, VA. These include 14 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.1M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (14 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
Syringa has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Syringa has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $92K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Syringa has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2015.
Syringa has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 5, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Syringa was Coastal Flood on Sep 1, 2006, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 16, 2011), causing $6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 4, 2020 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23169 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Syringa, VA, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Syringa (ZIP 23169) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2015.
Syringa 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 $11.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23169 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2006. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.1M in property damage in the Syringa, VA area (ZIP 23169). 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 →