Herndon, WV (ZIP 24726) has experienced 57 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 30 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
With 30 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (44%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 25, 2021.
Herndon has experienced 7 blizzards on record. 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.
Herndon 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.
Herndon has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 7, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Herndon was Flood on Nov 12, 2003, which caused $6.6M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (May 9, 2009), causing $4M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 4, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24726 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Herndon, WV, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Yes, Herndon (ZIP 24726) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 25, 2021.
Herndon has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 7, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24726 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 12, 2003. This event caused $6.6M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.5M in property damage in the Herndon, WV area (ZIP 24726). 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 →