Gap Mills, WV (ZIP 24941) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 8 blizzards, 6 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 8 recorded incidents (31% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $261K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 20, 2018.
Gap Mills has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
Gap Mills has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $780K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2011.
Gap Mills has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 11, 2012.
Gap Mills has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 1990.
Gap Mills 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gap Mills was Flash Flood on Jun 28, 2011, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Apr 7, 2006), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24941 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), hailstorms (6 events), floods (5 events), wildfires (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gap Mills, WV, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $261K in property damage.
Yes, Gap Mills (ZIP 24941) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $780K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2011.
Gap Mills 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24941 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 28, 2011. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Gap Mills, WV area (ZIP 24941). 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 →