Federal records document 111 natural disaster events in the Ravenswood, WV area (ZIP 26164). These include 65 floods, 31 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
With 65 recorded incidents (59% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 16 (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 $4.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
There have been 31 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $83K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2024.
Ravenswood has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Ravenswood has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 16, 2010.
Ravenswood 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.
Ravenswood has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ravenswood was Ice Storm on Feb 16, 2003, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 16, 2010), causing $1.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Sep 16, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26164 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (65 events), hailstorms (31 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ravenswood, WV, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.2M in property damage.
Yes, Ravenswood (ZIP 26164) has 65 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
Ravenswood has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 16, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26164 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 16, 2003. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.7M in property damage in the Ravenswood, WV area (ZIP 26164). 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 →