Federal records document 66 natural disaster events in the Mohawk, WV area (ZIP 24862). These include 33 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.3M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (33 total). Of these, 13 (39%) 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 $17.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 17% 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.
Mohawk 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mohawk was Flash Flood on Feb 15, 2025, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 15, 2025), causing $5M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 30, 2021 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24862 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (33 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (11 events), and extreme cold events (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mohawk, WV, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.2M in property damage.
Yes, Mohawk (ZIP 24862) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.2M 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 24862 was Flash 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 $19.3M in property damage in the Mohawk, WV area (ZIP 24862). 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 →