Proctor, WV (ZIP 26055) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 36 recorded incidents (58% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 15 (42%) 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 $9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% 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.
Proctor 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.
Proctor 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.
Proctor has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Proctor 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. Flash Flood on Apr 2, 2024 also caused significant damage ($934K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26055 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (36 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Proctor, WV, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9M in property damage.
Yes, Proctor (ZIP 26055) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Proctor 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 26055 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 $9.4M in property damage in the Proctor, WV area (ZIP 26055). 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 →