Highland, WV (ZIP 26346) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (41 total). Of these, 10 (24%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Highland has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Highland 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.
Highland 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.
Highland 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.
Highland 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 Highland was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 29, 2012), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26346 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (41 events), hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Highland, WV, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Highland (ZIP 26346) has 41 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Highland 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 26346 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Highland, WV area (ZIP 26346). 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 →