Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 26270 in Harman, WV. These include 11 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Harman is floods, with 11 recorded events making up 29% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
Harman has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Harman 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.
Harman has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 26, 2018.
Harman 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.
Harman 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harman was Blizzard on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $3.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 30, 2019), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26270 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (11 events), hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (9 events), wildfires (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harman, WV, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Harman (ZIP 26270) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
Harman 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 26270 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 $6.3M in property damage in the Harman, WV area (ZIP 26270). 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 →