Federal records document 106 natural disaster events in the Oakvale, WV area (ZIP 24739). These include 46 floods, 46 hailstorms, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oakvale is floods, with 46 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 19 (41%) 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
There have been 46 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 43% of all disaster events. 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 $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% 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.
Oakvale 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.
Oakvale has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 20, 1969.
Oakvale has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 1965.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oakvale was Flash Flood on Mar 13, 2010, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Mar 13, 2010), causing $1.8M in damages. Flood on May 22, 2020 also caused significant damage ($970K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24739 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (46 events), hailstorms (46 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oakvale, WV, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.3M in property damage.
Yes, Oakvale (ZIP 24739) has 46 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
Oakvale has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 1965.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24739 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 13, 2010. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.5M in property damage in the Oakvale, WV area (ZIP 24739). 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 →