Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Elizabeth, WV area (ZIP 26143). These include 29 hailstorms, 28 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (29 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $188K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (32%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 14, 2024.
Elizabeth 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.
Elizabeth has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2019.
Elizabeth 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.
Elizabeth 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 Sep 16, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elizabeth 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 26143 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (28 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elizabeth, WV, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $188K in property damage.
Yes, Elizabeth (ZIP 26143) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 14, 2024.
Elizabeth has 2 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 16, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26143 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 $2.9M in property damage in the Elizabeth, WV area (ZIP 26143). 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 →