Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 24733 in Lashmeet, WV. These include 18 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lashmeet is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% 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.
Lashmeet has experienced 8 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 29, 2023.
Lashmeet 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.
Lashmeet has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 7, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lashmeet was Heavy Snow on Feb 6, 1998, which caused $900K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 7, 2014), causing $175K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24733 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (8 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lashmeet, WV, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Lashmeet (ZIP 24733) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2023.
Lashmeet has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $175K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 7, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24733 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Feb 6, 1998. This event caused $900K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Lashmeet, WV area (ZIP 24733). 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 →