Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 26205 in Craigsville, WV. These include 18 floods, 17 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 18 recorded incidents (39% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 $13.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $53K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Craigsville has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $9.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Craigsville has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $53K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Craigsville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $23.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Craigsville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Craigsville was Blizzard on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 23, 2016), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Jun 23, 2016 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26205 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Craigsville, WV, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13.7M in property damage.
Yes, Craigsville (ZIP 26205) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Craigsville has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $23.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26205 was Blizzard, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $7.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.2M in property damage in the Craigsville, WV area (ZIP 26205). 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 →