ZIP code 26033, covering Cameron, WV, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 floods, 24 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Cameron is floods, with 27 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 13 (48%) 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 $7.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 40% 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.
Cameron 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 $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2005.
Cameron has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $855K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 1, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cameron was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $4.7M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $1.6M in damages. Flood on Jan 5, 2005 also caused significant damage ($650K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26033 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (27 events), hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (5 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cameron, WV, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.7M in property damage.
Yes, Cameron (ZIP 26033) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2025.
Cameron has 4 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 $855K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 1, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26033 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $4.7M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.6M in property damage in the Cameron, WV area (ZIP 26033). 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 →