Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 24830 in Filbert, WV. These include 5 blizzards, 4 extreme cold events, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 5 recorded incidents (28% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Filbert 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.
Filbert has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 17, 2018.
Filbert has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $710K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 29, 2005.
Filbert has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 19, 1976.
Filbert has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Filbert was EF1 Tornado on Apr 4, 1974, which caused $2.5M 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 24830 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), hailstorms (4 events), floods (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Filbert, WV, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.
Yes, Filbert (ZIP 24830) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $710K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 29, 2005.
Filbert has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24830 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 4, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.4M in property damage in the Filbert, WV area (ZIP 24830). 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 →