Federal records document 73 natural disaster events in the Weirton, WV area (ZIP 26062). These include 45 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (45 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $40.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Weirton 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.
Weirton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $259K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
Weirton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 22, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Weirton 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 Jul 30, 2016 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26062 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Weirton, WV, with 45 events documented.
Yes, Weirton (ZIP 26062) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Weirton has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 22, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26062 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 $41.2M in property damage in the Weirton, WV area (ZIP 26062). 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 →