Talcott, WV (ZIP 24981) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $424.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Talcott is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 6, 2020.
Talcott 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.
Talcott 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 $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Talcott 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.
Talcott has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 4, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Talcott 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 24981 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Talcott, WV, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5K in property damage.
Yes, Talcott (ZIP 24981) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $115K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24981 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 $424.5K in property damage in the Talcott, WV area (ZIP 24981). 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 →