Asbury, WV (ZIP 24916) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 13 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $164K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
Asbury has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2021.
Asbury has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $427K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 12, 2013.
Asbury has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 24, 1975.
Asbury has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
Asbury has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Asbury was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 19, 2020), causing $900K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24916 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Asbury, WV, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $164K in property damage.
Yes, Asbury (ZIP 24916) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2021.
Asbury has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 24, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24916 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.7M in property damage in the Asbury, WV area (ZIP 24916). 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 →