Brohard, WV (ZIP 26138) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 7 floods, 3 blizzards, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (7 total). Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
Brohard has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $427K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Brohard has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2007.
Brohard 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 Brohard was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26138 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), blizzards (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brohard, WV, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Brohard (ZIP 26138) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26138 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Brohard, WV area (ZIP 26138). 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 →