Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 25846 in Glen Jean, WV. These include 15 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 15 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Glen Jean has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 21, 2015.
Glen Jean has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $468K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
Glen Jean has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Glen Jean has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 1961.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glen Jean was Heavy Snow on Jan 27, 1998, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Oct 29, 2012), causing $1.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 3, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25846 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glen Jean, WV, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Glen Jean (ZIP 25846) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $468K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
Glen Jean has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 1961.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25846 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Jan 27, 1998. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.8M in property damage in the Glen Jean, WV area (ZIP 25846). 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 →