Waverly, WV (ZIP 26184) has experienced 83 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 floods, 28 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (42 total). Of these, 10 (24%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
There have been 28 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $58K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Waverly 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.
Waverly 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.
Waverly has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $465K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2024.
Waverly has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waverly was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26184 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (42 events), hailstorms (28 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waverly, WV, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.
Yes, Waverly (ZIP 26184) has 42 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Waverly has 4 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 $465K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26184 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 Waverly, WV area (ZIP 26184). 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 →