Simon, WV (ZIP 24882) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 25 floods, 21 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.5M.
With 25 recorded incidents (45% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (36%) 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 $26.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2019.
Simon 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.
Simon 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 Simon was Flood on May 9, 2009, which caused $24M 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 24882 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (25 events), hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (7 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Simon, WV, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26.5M in property damage.
Yes, Simon (ZIP 24882) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.5M 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 24882 was Flood, which occurred on May 9, 2009. This event caused $24M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.5M in property damage in the Simon, WV area (ZIP 24882). 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 →