Follansbee, WV (ZIP 26037) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.4M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 37 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2021.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (63%) 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 $24.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Follansbee 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.
Follansbee has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 1998.
Follansbee has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Follansbee was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 30, 2016), causing $1.2M in damages. Flood on Jan 5, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26037 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Follansbee, WV, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Follansbee (ZIP 26037) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Follansbee has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26037 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 $25.4M in property damage in the Follansbee, WV area (ZIP 26037). 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 →