ZIP code 24839, covering Hanover, WV, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 23 floods, 19 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M.
With 23 recorded incidents (45% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (35%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2019.
Hanover 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.
Hanover 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 Hanover was Heavy Snow on Jan 27, 1998, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 19, 2003), causing $750K in damages. Flood on Apr 15, 2007 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24839 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (23 events), hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (7 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hanover, WV, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Hanover (ZIP 24839) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M 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 24839 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Jan 27, 1998. This event caused $1M 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 Hanover, WV area (ZIP 24839). 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 →