Federal records document 83 natural disaster events in the Wendel, WV area (ZIP 26347). These include 52 floods, 22 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.4M.
With 52 recorded incidents (63% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 12 (23%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 1, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 28, 2021.
Wendel has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 7, 2011.
Wendel has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2014.
Wendel has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 6, 2014.
Wendel has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wendel was 2.8" Hail on Apr 28, 2016, which caused $3.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 22, 1970), causing $2.5M in damages. 1.5" Hail on Apr 23, 1999 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26347 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (52 events), hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wendel, WV, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.3M in property damage.
Yes, Wendel (ZIP 26347) has 52 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 1, 2025.
Wendel has 3 recorded tornado events 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26347 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 28, 2016. This event caused $3.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.4M in property damage in the Wendel, WV area (ZIP 26347). 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 →