Federal records document 91 natural disaster events in the Parkersburg, WV area (ZIP 26101). These include 39 hailstorms, 38 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (39 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded floods in this area, representing 42% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (16%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 14, 2024.
Parkersburg has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $156K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Parkersburg has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $240K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Parkersburg has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 2003.
Parkersburg has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Parkersburg was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 10, 2003), causing $1.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 12, 2015 also caused significant damage ($650K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26101 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (38 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Parkersburg, WV, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $140K in property damage.
Yes, Parkersburg (ZIP 26101) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 14, 2024.
Parkersburg has 3 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26101 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.4M in property damage in the Parkersburg, WV area (ZIP 26101). 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 →