Benwood, WV (ZIP 26031) has experienced 96 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 floods, 35 hailstorms, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 50 recorded incidents (52% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 21 (42%) 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 $51.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 14, 2018.
Benwood has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
Benwood has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2005.
Benwood has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Benwood was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 2, 2024), causing $3.6M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 29, 2017 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26031 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (50 events), hailstorms (35 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Benwood, WV, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $51.7M in property damage.
Yes, Benwood (ZIP 26031) has 50 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $51.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26031 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52.3M in property damage in the Benwood, WV area (ZIP 26031). 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 →