Federal records document 56 natural disaster events in the Newell, WV area (ZIP 26050). These include 29 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.3M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (29 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (71%) 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 $39.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Newell has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $34K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2005.
Newell has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
Newell has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newell was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $36M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $1.9M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26050 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newell, WV, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Newell (ZIP 26050) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Newell has 2 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 $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26050 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $36M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.3M in property damage in the Newell, WV area (ZIP 26050). 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 →