Oceana, WV (ZIP 24870) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Oceana is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $42K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (44%) 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 $13.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Oceana 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.
Oceana 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.
Oceana has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 1967.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oceana 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 24870 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oceana, WV, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $42K in property damage.
Yes, Oceana (ZIP 24870) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Oceana has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 1967.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24870 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 $15.7M in property damage in the Oceana, WV area (ZIP 24870). 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 →