visitation

(noun) an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event. Synonyms: trial, tribulation. Examples: "His mother-in-law's visits were a great trial for him." "Life is full of tribulations." "A visitation of the plague."

(noun) any disaster or catastrophe. Example: "A visitation of the plague."

(noun) an official visit for inspection or supervision. Examples: "The commissioner made visitations to all the precinct stations." "The recent visitation of the bishop to his diocese."