ZIP code 24986, covering Neola, WV, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 7 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (29 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $64K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $6.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Neola has experienced 7 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
Neola has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $77K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 5, 2013.
Neola has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 9, 2007.
Neola has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 22, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Neola was Flash Flood on Jun 23, 2016, which caused $6.1M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 8, 2014), causing $255K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24986 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (13 events), wildfires (7 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Neola, WV, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $64K in property damage.
Yes, Neola (ZIP 24986) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Neola 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 24, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24986 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 23, 2016. This event caused $6.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.4M in property damage in the Neola, WV area (ZIP 24986). 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 →