Coalton, WV (ZIP 26257) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 24 floods, 6 blizzards, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M.
With 24 recorded incidents (62% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (25%) 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 $702.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Coalton 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.
Coalton has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2025.
Coalton 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Coalton was Blizzard on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 16, 2003), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26257 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), blizzards (6 events), hailstorms (6 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Coalton, WV, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $702.9K in property damage.
Yes, Coalton (ZIP 26257) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $702.9K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26257 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 $4.3M in property damage in the Coalton, WV area (ZIP 26257). 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 →