Federal records document 61 natural disaster events in the Mabie, WV area (ZIP 26278). These include 35 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M.
The dominant hazard type for Mabie is floods, with 35 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $41K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2022.
Mabie 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.
Mabie 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.
Mabie has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mabie 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 26278 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (35 events), hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mabie, WV, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Mabie (ZIP 26278) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Mabie has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26278 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 $6M in property damage in the Mabie, WV area (ZIP 26278). 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 →