Volga, WV (ZIP 26238) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Volga is floods, with 27 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (15%) 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 $573.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 1, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 21, 2025.
Volga has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $913K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 4, 2024.
Volga has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $48K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Volga has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
Volga has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Volga was 1.5" Hail on Apr 23, 1999, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 29, 2012), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26238 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (27 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Volga, WV, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $573.1K in property damage.
Yes, Volga (ZIP 26238) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $573.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 1, 2025.
Volga has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26238 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Apr 23, 1999. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Volga, WV area (ZIP 26238). 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 →