Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 24966 in Renick, WV. These include 13 blizzards, 11 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (13 total). 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.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Renick has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2021.
Renick has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 26, 2018.
Renick 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.
Renick has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 22, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Renick 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 24966 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (13 events), hailstorms (11 events), floods (7 events), wildfires (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Renick, WV, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $722K in property damage.
Yes, Renick (ZIP 24966) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M 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 24966 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 $5.3M in property damage in the Renick, WV area (ZIP 24966). 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 →