ZIP code 26273, covering Huttonsville, WV, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M.
With 31 recorded incidents (57% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (19%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2012.
Huttonsville 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.
Huttonsville 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.
Huttonsville has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 26, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Huttonsville 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 26273 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (31 events), hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Huttonsville, WV, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Huttonsville (ZIP 26273) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M 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 26273 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 $5.6M in property damage in the Huttonsville, WV area (ZIP 26273). 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 →