Valley Bend, WV (ZIP 26293) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 21 floods, 9 blizzards, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Valley Bend is floods, with 21 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (19%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Valley Bend 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.
Valley Bend has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $26K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2022.
Valley Bend 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 Valley Bend 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 26293 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), blizzards (9 events), hailstorms (9 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Valley Bend, WV, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Valley Bend (ZIP 26293) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M 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 26293 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 $5.4M in property damage in the Valley Bend, WV area (ZIP 26293). 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 →