Justice, WV (ZIP 24851) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 21 floods, 9 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.5M.
With 21 recorded incidents (54% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (43%) 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 $26.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2022.
Justice has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2019.
Justice 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.
Justice 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 Justice was Flood on May 9, 2009, which caused $24M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jan 27, 1998), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Nov 19, 2003 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24851 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (7 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Justice, WV, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26.5M in property damage.
Yes, Justice (ZIP 24851) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24851 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 $28.5M in property damage in the Justice, WV area (ZIP 24851). 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 →