Beeson, WV (ZIP 24714) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% 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.
Beeson has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $177.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 7, 2014.
Beeson 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 Beeson was Flood on May 9, 2009, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Feb 6, 1998), causing $900K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24714 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beeson, WV, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $70K in property damage.
Yes, Beeson (ZIP 24714) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Beeson has 2 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 $177.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 7, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24714 was Flood, which occurred on May 9, 2009. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Beeson, WV area (ZIP 24714). 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 →