Raysal, WV (ZIP 24879) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 19 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 19 recorded incidents (48% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (32%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 1, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2019.
Raysal has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Raysal has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Raysal has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Raysal was Heavy Snow on Jan 27, 1998, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 12, 2022), causing $1M in damages. Heavy Snow on Dec 18, 2009 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24879 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (19 events), hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Raysal, WV, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Raysal (ZIP 24879) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 1, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24879 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Jan 27, 1998. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Raysal, WV area (ZIP 24879). 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 →