Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 26032 in Bethany, WV. These include 25 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.9M. Across all recorded events, 9 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (25 total). Of these, 9 (36%) 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 $25.3M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Bethany has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
Bethany 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.
Bethany has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bethany was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 21, 2021), causing $7.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 14, 2025 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26032 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (25 events), hailstorms (12 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bethany, WV, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.3M in property damage.
Yes, Bethany (ZIP 26032) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Bethany 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 $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 21, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26032 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 $32.9M in property damage in the Bethany, WV area (ZIP 26032). 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 →