Big Bend, WV (ZIP 26136) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 17 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 17 recorded incidents (55% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2021.
Big Bend has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2019.
Big Bend has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $425K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 18, 2009.
Big Bend has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Bend was Ice Storm on Feb 16, 2003, which caused $400K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26136 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (17 events), hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Bend, WV, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Big Bend (ZIP 26136) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26136 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 16, 2003. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Big Bend, WV area (ZIP 26136). 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 →