Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 26162 in Porters Falls, WV. These include 10 floods, 3 blizzards, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.2M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (10 total). Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $11.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Porters Falls has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 13, 1999.
Porters Falls has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2022.
Porters Falls has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Porters Falls was Flood on Sep 18, 2004, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 5, 2005), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 2, 2024 also caused significant damage ($934K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26162 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (10 events), blizzards (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Porters Falls, WV, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.1M in property damage.
Yes, Porters Falls (ZIP 26162) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26162 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 18, 2004. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.2M in property damage in the Porters Falls, WV area (ZIP 26162). 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 →