Durbin, WV (ZIP 26264) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 11 floods, 9 blizzards, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Durbin is floods, with 11 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2022.
Durbin 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.
Durbin has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Durbin 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.
Durbin has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 1980.
Durbin has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 26, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Durbin 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 26264 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (11 events), blizzards (9 events), hailstorms (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Durbin, WV, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Durbin (ZIP 26264) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2022.
Durbin has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26264 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 $5.3M in property damage in the Durbin, WV area (ZIP 26264). 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 →