Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 26030 in Beech Bottom, WV. These include 18 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Beech Bottom is floods, with 18 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 $24.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Beech Bottom has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2005.
Beech Bottom has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 14, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beech Bottom was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 5, 2005), causing $1.2M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 20, 2014 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26030 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beech Bottom, WV, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24.2M in property damage.
Yes, Beech Bottom (ZIP 26030) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26030 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.2M in property damage in the Beech Bottom, WV area (ZIP 26030). 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 →