Grantsville, WV (ZIP 26147) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 23 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (23 total). Of these, 10 (43%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2019.
Grantsville 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.
Grantsville 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 Grantsville 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 26147 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (23 events), hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grantsville, WV, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Grantsville (ZIP 26147) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26147 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 $1.6M in property damage in the Grantsville, WV area (ZIP 26147). 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 →