Federal records document 75 natural disaster events in the Wilbur, WV area (ZIP 26320). These include 49 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 49 recorded incidents (65% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 13 (27%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Wilbur has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $63K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Wilbur has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $585K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2000.
Wilbur 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 Wilbur was Flash Flood on Aug 10, 2022, which caused $1.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2004), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26320 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (49 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilbur, WV, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.8M in property damage.
Yes, Wilbur (ZIP 26320) has 49 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Wilbur has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $585K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26320 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 10, 2022. This event caused $1.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.5M in property damage in the Wilbur, WV area (ZIP 26320). 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 →