Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 24867 in New Richmond, WV. These include 19 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Richmond is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
New Richmond 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.
New Richmond has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $7.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
New Richmond 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.
New Richmond has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Richmond was Flood on Nov 12, 2003, which caused $6.6M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 4, 1974), causing $2.5M 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 24867 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Richmond, WV, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, New Richmond (ZIP 24867) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
New Richmond has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24867 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 12, 2003. This event caused $6.6M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.2M in property damage in the New Richmond, WV area (ZIP 24867). 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 →