Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Avondale, WV area (ZIP 24811). These include 22 floods, 21 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Avondale is floods, with 22 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (32%) 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 $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2019.
Avondale has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Avondale has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Avondale has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $310K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Avondale has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 19, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Avondale was Flood on Feb 15, 2025, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jan 27, 1998), causing $2M in damages. Heavy Snow on Dec 18, 2009 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24811 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (22 events), hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Avondale, WV, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.5M in property damage.
Yes, Avondale (ZIP 24811) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24811 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 15, 2025. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10M in property damage in the Avondale, WV area (ZIP 24811). 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 →