Elkins, WV (ZIP 26241) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 26 floods, 20 hailstorms, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Elkins is floods, with 26 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (23%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 1, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Elkins has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 26, 2014.
Elkins has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 1980.
Elkins 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.
Elkins has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elkins was Blizzard on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $3.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26241 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (26 events), hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elkins, WV, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Elkins (ZIP 26241) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 1, 2025.
Elkins has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26241 was Blizzard, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $3.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Elkins, WV area (ZIP 26241). 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 →