ZIP code 24818, covering Brenton, WV, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (33 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $20M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Brenton has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2022.
Brenton has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Brenton 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 Brenton was Flood on May 9, 2009, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 12, 2003), causing $6.6M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 12, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24818 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brenton, WV, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Brenton (ZIP 24818) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24818 was Flood, which occurred on May 9, 2009. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.3M in property damage in the Brenton, WV area (ZIP 24818). 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 →