Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 24823 in Coal Mountain, WV. These include 19 floods, 19 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Coal Mountain is floods, with 19 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (42%) 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 $37.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Coal Mountain 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.
Coal Mountain 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Coal Mountain was Flood on May 9, 2009, which caused $24M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 9, 2009), causing $10M 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 24823 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (19 events), hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (7 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Coal Mountain, WV, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $37.6M in property damage.
Yes, Coal Mountain (ZIP 24823) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37.6M 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 24823 was Flood, which occurred on May 9, 2009. This event caused $24M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.6M in property damage in the Coal Mountain, WV area (ZIP 24823). 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 →