Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 26337 in Cairo, WV. These include 20 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. 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 48% of all recorded events (20 total). Of these, 6 (30%) 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 $963.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2016.
Cairo has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $515K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
Cairo has experienced 2 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 $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 18, 2009.
Cairo 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.
Cairo has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cairo was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 29, 2012, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 13, 2013), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26337 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (20 events), hailstorms (13 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cairo, WV, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $963.5K in property damage.
Yes, Cairo (ZIP 26337) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $963.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Cairo has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $20K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26337 was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 29, 2012. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Cairo, WV area (ZIP 26337). 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 →