22946 Zip Code Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
The chance of earthquake damage in 22946 Zip Code is higher than Virginia average and is lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in 22946 Zip Code is lower than Virginia average and is much lower than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #81
| 22946 Zip Code | 1.05 |
| Virginia | 0.20 |
| U.S. | 1.81 |
The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.
Volcano Index, #1
| 22946 Zip Code | 0.0000 |
| Virginia | 0.0000 |
| U.S. | 0.0023 |
The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.
Tornado Index, #770
| 22946 Zip Code | 61.20 |
| Virginia | 88.66 |
| U.S. | 136.45 |
The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.
Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 2,963 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of 22946 Zip Code were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:
| Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count |
| Avalanche: | 0 | Blizzard: | 1 | Cold: | 32 | Dense Fog: | 23 | Drought: | 30 |
| Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 437 | Hail: | 461 | Heat: | 28 | Heavy Snow: | 71 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 0 | Ice Storm: | 23 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 81 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 1,311 | Tropical Storm: | 2 | Wildfire: | 14 | Winter Storm: | 104 | Winter Weather: | 97 |
| Other: | 248 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near 22946 Zip Code.
Historical Earthquake Events
A total of 1 historical earthquake event that had a recorded magnitude of 3.5 or above found in or near 22946 Zip Code.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Depth (km) | Latitude | Longitude |
| 13.7 | 1984-08-17 | 4.2 | 8 | 37.87 | -78.32 |
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 20 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near 22946 Zip Code.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 13.4 | 1959-09-30 | 3 | 38°03'N / 78°37'W | 0.80 Mile | 200 Yards | 11 | 4 | 250K | 0 | Albemarle | |
| 18.1 | 1959-09-30 | 3 | 37°52'N / 78°18'W | 37°54'N / 78°11'W | 6.50 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Fluvanna |
| 25.0 | 1985-07-25 | 3 | 38°12'N / 78°25'W | 38°12'N / 78°25'W | 0.10 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Albemarle |
| 25.0 | 1985-07-25 | 3 | 38°12'N / 78°25'W | 38°12'N / 78°25'W | 0.10 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Greene |
| 25.9 | 1966-06-16 | 3 | 37°31'N / 78°46'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Buckingham | |
| 27.1 | 1963-11-29 | 2 | 38°02'N / 79°01'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Augusta | |||
| 28.5 | 1952-04-05 | 2 | 38°13'N / 78°50'W | 1.00 Mile | 150 Yards | 0 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Augusta | |
| 29.2 | 2004-09-17 | 2 | 38°17'N / 78°26'W | 38°15'N / 78°26'W | 5.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 3 | 3.0M | 0 | Greene |
| Brief Description: A tornadic thunderstorm touched down near Standardsville. A roof was torn off a building just south of U.S. Highway 33. The roof was also torn off a house just north of U.S. Highway 33. The most extensive damage occurred around Highway 621. Four dwellings and a mobile home were destroyed. Approximately 50 other structures were damaged, including a nearby country club and a concrete block building. A trailer filled with cattle gates was also destroyed. | |||||||||||
| 31.4 | 1959-09-30 | 3 | 38°18'N / 78°26'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 1 | 9 | 25K | 0 | Greene | |
| 36.7 | 1976-06-12 | 2 | 38°20'N / 78°16'W | 0.20 Mile | 3 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Madison | |
| 37.2 | 1965-08-17 | 2 | 38°15'N / 78°06'W | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Orange | |||
| 37.5 | 1952-04-05 | 2 | 38°22'N / 78°44'W | 38°25'N / 78°40'W | 4.90 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Rockingham |
| 37.6 | 1960-09-10 | 2 | 37°19'N / 78°38'W | 1.00 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Buckingham | |
| 38.8 | 2004-09-17 | 2 | 38°21'N / 78°24'W | 38°28'N / 78°27'W | 8.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 200K | 0 | Madison |
| Brief Description: A thunderstorm that moved into Madison County from Greene County produced tornado damage near Hood. A number of homes were damaged. One aluminum garage was destroyed and a rock chimney was topped off. The tornado remained on the ground for several miles and tracked northward into the higher terrain of western Madison County. Several large areas of mature mixed forest were almost completely leveled in the Rapidan Wildlife Management Area and the Shenandoah National Park. | |||||||||||
| 42.1 | 1960-08-06 | 2 | 38°28'N / 78°37'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Rockingham | |||
| 44.1 | 1962-05-08 | 2 | 37°40'N / 77°48'W | 1 | 2 | 0K | 0 | Goochland | |||
| 44.7 | 1990-05-04 | 2 | 38°06'N / 79°20'W | 7.00 Miles | 27 Yards | 2 | 10 | 2.5M | 0 | Augusta | |
| 45.4 | 1962-08-09 | 2 | 38°05'N / 78°00'W | 38°19'N / 77°43'W | 22.20 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Louisa |
| 46.6 | 1990-10-18 | 3 | 38°18'N / 77°58'W | 38°20'N / 77°55'W | 3.50 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 1 | 2.5M | 0 | Orange |
| 48.3 | 2004-09-17 | 2 | 38°16'N / 77°55'W | 38°23'N / 77°54'W | 7.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 75K | 0 | Orange |
| Brief Description: A thunderstorm produced a second tornado in Rhodesville along Route 20 in eastern Orange County. A shed, a horse trailer, and a two silos were destroyed on one farm. A tree was thrown onto a house and a mobile home was demolished. The storm continued its northward and produced sporadic and less significant damage. | |||||||||||
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.