Chester, WV (ZIP 26034) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 28 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.4M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 28 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (73%) 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 $39M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Chester has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $34K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2005.
Chester has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
Chester has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $104K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chester was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $36M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $1.9M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26034 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chester, WV, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Chester (ZIP 26034) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Chester 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 $285K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26034 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $36M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.4M in property damage in the Chester, WV area (ZIP 26034). 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 →