ZIP code 24857, covering Lynco, WV, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.2M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2016.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (40%) 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 $13.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Lynco 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.
Lynco 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 Lynco was Flood on May 9, 2009, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $2M in damages. Heavy Snow on Jan 27, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24857 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (7 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lynco, WV, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32K in property damage.
Yes, Lynco (ZIP 24857) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.2M 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 24857 was Flood, which occurred on May 9, 2009. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.2M in property damage in the Lynco, WV area (ZIP 24857). 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 →