Camden, WV (ZIP 26338) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 19 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 19 recorded incidents (43% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (32%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $343.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 22, 2020.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 21, 2025.
Camden has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 13, 2019.
Camden has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Camden has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $440K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2016.
Camden has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 7, 1956.
The most significant disaster event on record for Camden was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 24, 2010, which caused $420K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 7, 1956), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26338 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (19 events), hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Camden, WV, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $343.5K in property damage.
Yes, Camden (ZIP 26338) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $343.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 22, 2020.
Camden has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 7, 1956.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26338 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 24, 2010. This event caused $420K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Camden, WV area (ZIP 26338). 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 →