Williamstown, WV (ZIP 26187) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 floods, 35 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (42 total). Of these, 14 (33%) 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 $20.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
There have been 35 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Williamstown 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Williamstown 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 $267K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Williamstown has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2024.
Williamstown has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $33K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Williamstown was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $17M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 5, 2005), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26187 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (42 events), hailstorms (35 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williamstown, WV, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.2M in property damage.
Yes, Williamstown (ZIP 26187) has 42 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Williamstown has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $15K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26187 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $17M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.7M in property damage in the Williamstown, WV area (ZIP 26187). 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 →