Palestine, WV (ZIP 26160) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Palestine is floods, with 27 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (41%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 21, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $63K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2019.
Palestine 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.
Palestine 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.
Palestine has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2019.
Palestine has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 16, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palestine 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 26160 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (27 events), hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palestine, WV, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Palestine (ZIP 26160) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 21, 2022.
Palestine has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 16, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26160 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 $2.4M in property damage in the Palestine, WV area (ZIP 26160). 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 →