Pickaway, WV (ZIP 24976) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 11 recorded incidents (34% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
Pickaway 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.
Pickaway has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Pickaway has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 1990.
Pickaway has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2006.
Pickaway 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 Pickaway was Flash Flood on Jun 19, 2020, which caused $900K in property damage. Another major event was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 9, 2003), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24976 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pickaway, WV, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Pickaway (ZIP 24976) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Pickaway has 3 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 $750K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24976 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 19, 2020. This event caused $900K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Pickaway, WV area (ZIP 24976). 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 →