Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 24962 in Pence Springs, WV. These include 10 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $431.6K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (10 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2018.
Pence Springs has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $303K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2025.
Pence Springs 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $123.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2021.
Pence Springs 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.
Pence Springs has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 4, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pence Springs was Heavy Snow on Feb 6, 1998, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24962 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pence Springs, WV, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Pence Springs (ZIP 24962) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $123.6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24962 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Feb 6, 1998. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $431.6K in property damage in the Pence Springs, WV area (ZIP 24962). 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 →