Petroleum, WV (ZIP 26161) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 12 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $802.5K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 12 recorded incidents (44% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $620.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
Petroleum has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $62K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Petroleum 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.
Petroleum 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.
Petroleum has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Petroleum was Flash Flood on Aug 13, 2013, which caused $400K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26161 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Petroleum, WV, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $620.5K in property damage.
Yes, Petroleum (ZIP 26161) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $620.5K 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 26161 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 13, 2013. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $802.5K in property damage in the Petroleum, WV area (ZIP 26161). 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 →