Matheny, WV (ZIP 24860) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.4M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (28 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Matheny has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Matheny 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.
Matheny 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 Matheny was Flood on May 9, 2009, which caused $10M 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 24860 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (7 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Matheny, WV, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Matheny (ZIP 24860) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.4M 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 24860 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 $13.4M in property damage in the Matheny, WV area (ZIP 24860). 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 →