Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 24984 in Waiteville, WV. These include 8 blizzards, 8 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $946K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 8 recorded incidents (30% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Waiteville has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
Waiteville has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $675K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2018.
Waiteville has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Waiteville 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.
Waiteville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 30, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waiteville was Flash Flood on Jun 28, 2011, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Feb 6, 1998), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24984 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (4 events), wildfires (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waiteville, WV, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $261K in property damage.
Yes, Waiteville (ZIP 24984) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $675K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24984 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 28, 2011. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $946K in property damage in the Waiteville, WV area (ZIP 24984). 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 →