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26075 Windsor Heights, WV — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Windsor Heights, WV (26075)

Windsor Heights, WV (ZIP 26075) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 19 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.8M.

🌊 Floods — Primary Hazard

Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (19 total). Of these, 7 (37%) 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 $23.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2024.

⛈️ Hailstorms

Windsor Heights has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2023.

❄️ Blizzards

Windsor Heights has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2005.

💨 Severe wind events

Windsor Heights has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 14, 1974.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Windsor Heights was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 5, 2005), causing $1.2M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 20, 2014 also caused significant damage ($1M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Windsor Heights, WV (26075)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26075 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (19 events), hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 26075?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Windsor Heights, WV, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.8M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 26075 (Windsor Heights) prone to flooding?

Yes, Windsor Heights (ZIP 26075) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in Windsor Heights, WV?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26075 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 26075?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.8M in property damage in the Windsor Heights, WV area (ZIP 26075). 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 →

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