Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 26148 in Macfarlan, WV. These include 6 floods, 2 blizzards, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $261K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Macfarlan is floods, with 6 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $146K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
Macfarlan has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 18, 2009.
Macfarlan 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.
Macfarlan has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Macfarlan was Flood on Nov 19, 2003, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26148 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (6 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Macfarlan, WV, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $146K in property damage.
Yes, Macfarlan (ZIP 26148) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $146K 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 26148 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 19, 2003. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $261K in property damage in the Macfarlan, WV area (ZIP 26148). 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 →