ZIP code 26180, covering Walker, WV, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Walker is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $162K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (38%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 14, 2024.
Walker has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $156K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Walker has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $240K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Walker has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2024.
Walker has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walker was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 13, 2013), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26180 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (24 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walker, WV, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $162K in property damage.
Yes, Walker (ZIP 26180) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 14, 2024.
Walker has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $215K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26180 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the Walker, WV area (ZIP 26180). 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 →