Helvetia, WV (ZIP 26224) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 14 floods, 6 blizzards, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Helvetia is floods, with 14 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (43%) 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 $791K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
Helvetia has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 13, 2019.
Helvetia has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Helvetia has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Helvetia has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Helvetia was Blizzard on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 17, 2015), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26224 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (14 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Helvetia, WV, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $791K in property damage.
Yes, Helvetia (ZIP 26224) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $791K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
Helvetia has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26224 was Blizzard, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.6M in property damage in the Helvetia, WV area (ZIP 26224). 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 →