Secondcreek, WV (ZIP 24974) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 8 blizzards, 6 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (8 total). 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.
Secondcreek has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
Secondcreek has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Secondcreek has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 1990.
Secondcreek 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.
Secondcreek has experienced 1 severe wind event 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Secondcreek was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 7, 2006, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 22, 1990), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24974 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), hailstorms (6 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Secondcreek, WV, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $261K in property damage.
Yes, Secondcreek (ZIP 24974) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Secondcreek has 2 recorded tornado events 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24974 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 7, 2006. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Secondcreek, WV area (ZIP 24974). 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 →