ZIP code 26288, covering Bolair, WV, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.9M.
With 38 recorded incidents (60% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 13 (34%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Bolair has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Bolair 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bolair was Blizzard on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 23, 2016), causing $4M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 13, 2015 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26288 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (38 events), hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (7 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bolair, WV, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.8M in property damage.
Yes, Bolair (ZIP 26288) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.8M 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 26288 was Blizzard, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.9M in property damage in the Bolair, WV area (ZIP 26288). 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 →