Gauley Mills, WV (ZIP 26208) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 30 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17M.
With 30 recorded incidents (52% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 12 (40%) 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 $10.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 16 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.
Gauley Mills 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.
Gauley Mills 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.
Gauley Mills 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 Gauley Mills was Flood on Jun 23, 2016, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Oct 29, 2012), 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 26208 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (30 events), hailstorms (16 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 Gauley Mills, WV, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.9M in property damage.
Yes, Gauley Mills (ZIP 26208) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Gauley Mills 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 26208 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 23, 2016. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17M in property damage in the Gauley Mills, WV area (ZIP 26208). 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 →