ZIP code 24701, covering Bluewell, WV, has 106 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 52 floods, 42 hailstorms, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (52 total). Of these, 21 (40%) 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 $13.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
There have been 42 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $63K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2019.
Bluewell has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bluewell was Flood on May 9, 2009, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 5, 2015), causing $3.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Mar 13, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24701 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (52 events), hailstorms (42 events), blizzards (11 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bluewell, WV, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13.8M in property damage.
Yes, Bluewell (ZIP 24701) has 52 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24701 was Flood, which occurred on May 9, 2009. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.1M in property damage in the Bluewell, WV area (ZIP 24701). 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 →