Federal records document 61 natural disaster events in the Cowen, WV area (ZIP 26206). These include 32 floods, 17 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Cowen is floods, with 32 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 13 (41%) 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 $32.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Cowen has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Cowen has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $23.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 2016.
Cowen 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cowen was Flash Flood on Jun 23, 2016, which caused $22M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 23, 2016), causing $5M in damages. Blizzard on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26206 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (32 events), hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cowen, WV, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32.6M in property damage.
Yes, Cowen (ZIP 26206) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Cowen has 3 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 Jun 21, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26206 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 23, 2016. This event caused $22M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.7M in property damage in the Cowen, WV area (ZIP 26206). 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 →