Bud, WV (ZIP 24716) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 7 blizzards, 7 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Bud is blizzards, with 7 recorded events making up 30% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2022.
Bud has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 29, 2016.
Bud has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Bud has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Bud has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bud was EF1 Tornado on Apr 4, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jan 27, 1998), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Nov 19, 2003 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24716 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (7 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bud, WV, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Bud (ZIP 24716) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Bud has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24716 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 4, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.7M in property damage in the Bud, WV area (ZIP 24716). 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 →