Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Parsons, WV area (ZIP 26287). These include 24 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Parsons is floods, with 24 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (33%) 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 Jun 7, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2025.
Parsons has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $156K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Parsons has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 26, 2018.
Parsons has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 1985.
Parsons 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 Parsons was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $1.7M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26287 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (8 events), wildfires (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Parsons, WV, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Parsons (ZIP 26287) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Parsons has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26287 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $1.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4M in property damage in the Parsons, WV area (ZIP 26287). 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 →