Bradshaw, WV (ZIP 24817) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 22 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bradshaw is floods, with 22 recorded events making up 48% 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 $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2019.
Bradshaw 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.
Bradshaw 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.
Bradshaw has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bradshaw 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. Flash Flood on Jul 12, 2022 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24817 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (22 events), hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bradshaw, WV, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.1M in property damage.
Yes, Bradshaw (ZIP 24817) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.1M 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 24817 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 $12.4M in property damage in the Bradshaw, WV area (ZIP 24817). 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 →