Isaban, WV (ZIP 24846) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Isaban is floods, with 34 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (32%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2019.
Isaban 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.
Isaban 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Isaban was Heavy Snow on Jan 27, 1998, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on Mar 4, 2015 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24846 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (34 events), hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold events (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Isaban, WV, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.6M in property damage.
Yes, Isaban (ZIP 24846) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24846 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Jan 27, 1998. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.9M in property damage in the Isaban, WV area (ZIP 24846). 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 →