Junior, WV (ZIP 26275) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 24 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Junior is floods, with 24 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (17%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $358.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 1, 2025.
Junior has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 29, 2012.
Junior has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $913K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 4, 2024.
Junior has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $48K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Junior was Heavy Snow on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $750K in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26275 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Junior, WV, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $358.5K in property damage.
Yes, Junior (ZIP 26275) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $358.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 1, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26275 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Junior, WV area (ZIP 26275). 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 →