Mc Mechen, WV (ZIP 26040) has experienced 63 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 floods, 21 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 34 recorded incidents (54% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 17 (50%) 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 $14.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% 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, 2014.
Mc Mechen 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.
Mc Mechen has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mc Mechen was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $4.7M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 2, 2024), causing $3.6M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 29, 2017 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26040 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (34 events), hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Mechen, WV, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.7M in property damage.
Yes, Mc Mechen (ZIP 26040) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26040 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 $14.9M in property damage in the Mc Mechen, WV area (ZIP 26040). 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 →