Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 24898 in Wyoming, WV. These include 18 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 18 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Wyoming 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.
Wyoming has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 Jan 31, 2025.
Wyoming 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 Wyoming was Flood on Nov 12, 2003, which caused $6.6M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. 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 24898 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (6 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wyoming, WV, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Wyoming (ZIP 24898) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.7M 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 24898 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 $9.6M in property damage in the Wyoming, WV area (ZIP 24898). 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 →