Federal records document 80 natural disaster events in the Moundsville, WV area (ZIP 26041). These include 44 floods, 29 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Moundsville is floods, with 44 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 22 (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 $15.2M 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 29 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 29, 2016.
Moundsville 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.
Moundsville 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 Jul 29, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Moundsville 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 26041 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (44 events), hailstorms (29 events), blizzards (5 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moundsville, WV, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.2M in property damage.
Yes, Moundsville (ZIP 26041) has 44 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
Moundsville 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 Jul 29, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26041 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 $15.4M in property damage in the Moundsville, WV area (ZIP 26041). 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 →