Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 26159 in Paden City, WV. These include 13 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (13 total). Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
Paden City has experienced 3 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 $63K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Paden City 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.
Paden City has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 30, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paden City was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 20, 1996), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26159 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paden City, WV, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Paden City (ZIP 26159) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Paden City has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $13K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 30, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26159 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Paden City, WV area (ZIP 26159). 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 →