Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 24946 in Droop, WV. These include 14 floods, 10 blizzards, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (14 total). Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2021.
Droop has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $995K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 21, 2015.
Droop has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Droop has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
Droop 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.
Droop has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Droop was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Oct 29, 2012), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24946 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (14 events), blizzards (10 events), hailstorms (5 events), wildfires (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Droop, WV, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Droop (ZIP 24946) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24946 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Droop, WV area (ZIP 24946). 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 →