Crawford, WV (ZIP 26343) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 16 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (16 total). Of these, 5 (31%) 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 $588.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $58K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2025.
Crawford has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 13, 2019.
Crawford has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crawford was Blizzard on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 16, 2003), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26343 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crawford, WV, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $588.8K in property damage.
Yes, Crawford (ZIP 26343) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $588.8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26343 was Blizzard, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Crawford, WV area (ZIP 26343). 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 →