Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 26056 in New Manchester, WV. These include 18 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (18 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
New Manchester has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $38.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
New Manchester 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.
New Manchester has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
New Manchester has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Manchester 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. Flood on Apr 2, 2024 also caused significant damage ($881K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26056 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Manchester, WV, with 18 events documented.
Yes, New Manchester (ZIP 26056) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
New Manchester 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26056 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 $38.9M in property damage in the New Manchester, WV area (ZIP 26056). 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 →