Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 26289 in Red Creek, WV. These include 11 floods, 8 blizzards, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (11 total). Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
Red Creek 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.
Red Creek has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2019.
Red Creek has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 26, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Red Creek was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $1.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 30, 2019), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26289 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (11 events), blizzards (8 events), hailstorms (8 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Red Creek, WV, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Red Creek (ZIP 26289) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26289 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 $3M in property damage in the Red Creek, WV area (ZIP 26289). 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 →