Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 24816 in Big Sandy, WV. These include 6 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 27% of all recorded events (6 total). Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2021.
Big Sandy has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2016.
Big Sandy 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.
Big Sandy 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.
Big Sandy has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K 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 Feb 11, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Sandy was Heavy Snow on Jan 27, 1998, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Dec 18, 2009), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24816 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (6 events), hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 27% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Sandy, WV, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Big Sandy (ZIP 24816) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24816 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Jan 27, 1998. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.5M in property damage in the Big Sandy, WV area (ZIP 24816). 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 →