Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 24850 in Jolo, WV. These include 23 floods, 11 blizzards, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (23 total). 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 $9.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 24, 2018.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2019.
Jolo has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $77K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Jolo has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jolo was Flood on Feb 15, 2025, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 12, 2022), causing $1.8M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 12, 2022 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24850 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (23 events), blizzards (11 events), hailstorms (11 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jolo, WV, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.6M in property damage.
Yes, Jolo (ZIP 24850) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24850 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 15, 2025. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.8M in property damage in the Jolo, WV area (ZIP 24850). 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 →