Greenville, WV (ZIP 24945) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Greenville is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
Greenville has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $815K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2020.
Greenville has experienced 8 blizzards on record. 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.
Greenville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2006.
Greenville has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 13, 2017.
Greenville 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 Greenville 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 24945 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenville, WV, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Greenville (ZIP 24945) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $815K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2020.
Greenville has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24945 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 $1.6M in property damage in the Greenville, WV area (ZIP 24945). 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 →