ZIP code 26039, covering Glen Easton, WV, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 floods, 19 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Glen Easton is floods, with 28 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 15 (54%) 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 $8.2M 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 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 14, 2018.
Glen Easton 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.
Glen Easton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glen Easton 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 26039 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (28 events), hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (5 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glen Easton, WV, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.2M in property damage.
Yes, Glen Easton (ZIP 26039) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2025.
Glen Easton has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $175K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26039 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 $8.5M in property damage in the Glen Easton, WV area (ZIP 26039). 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 →