Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Dott, WV area (ZIP 24736). These include 22 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dott is floods, with 22 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (36%) 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% 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.
Dott 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.
Dott 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 Dott was Flash Flood on Feb 15, 2025, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (May 9, 2009), causing $4M in damages. Flood on May 9, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24736 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (22 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dott, WV, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.4M in property damage.
Yes, Dott (ZIP 24736) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Dott 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 24736 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Feb 15, 2025. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.8M in property damage in the Dott, WV area (ZIP 24736). 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 →