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26036 Dallas, WV — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Dallas, WV (26036)

Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 26036 in Dallas, WV. These include 14 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.6M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Dallas is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 14, 2018.

🌊 Floods

Dallas has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $43.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

Dallas 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.

💨 Severe wind events

Dallas has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Dallas has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $755K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 1, 2022.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Dallas 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Dallas was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $2.6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 1, 2022 also caused significant damage ($605K).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Dallas, WV (26036)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26036 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 26036?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dallas, WV, with 14 events documented.

Is ZIP code 26036 (Dallas) prone to flooding?

Yes, Dallas (ZIP 26036) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.

Has Dallas (26036) ever been hit by a tornado?

Dallas has 3 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 $755K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 1, 2022.

What was the worst natural disaster in Dallas, WV?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26036 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 26036?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $44.6M in property damage in the Dallas, WV area (ZIP 26036). 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 →

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