Montrose, WV (ZIP 26283) has experienced 67 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (38 total). Of these, 9 (24%) 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 $548.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 1, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2018.
Montrose 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.
Montrose 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.
Montrose has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $270.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 2016.
Montrose has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montrose was Heavy Snow on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $750K in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 29, 1957), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26283 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (38 events), hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montrose, WV, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $548.6K in property damage.
Yes, Montrose (ZIP 26283) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $548.6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 1, 2025.
Montrose has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $270.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26283 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 $1.8M in property damage in the Montrose, WV area (ZIP 26283). 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 →