Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 24951 in Lindside, WV. These include 17 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Lindside is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
Lindside has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $875K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Lindside 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.
Lindside 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.
Lindside has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 13, 2017.
Lindside 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 Lindside 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 24951 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lindside, WV, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Lindside (ZIP 24951) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $875K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Lindside 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 24951 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 $1.7M in property damage in the Lindside, WV area (ZIP 24951). 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 →