Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 24957 in Maxwelton, WV. These include 15 hailstorms, 13 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Maxwelton is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $722K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Maxwelton has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2018.
Maxwelton 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.
Maxwelton has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 21, 1962.
Maxwelton has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 7, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Maxwelton was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Feb 6, 1998), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24957 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (13 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Maxwelton, WV, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60K in property damage.
Yes, Maxwelton (ZIP 24957) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2018.
Maxwelton has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 21, 1962.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24957 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 $5.1M in property damage in the Maxwelton, WV area (ZIP 24957). 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 →