ZIP code 26369, covering Hepzibah, WV, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 33 recorded incidents (52% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Hepzibah has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $365K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 30, 2016.
Hepzibah has experienced 3 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 $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Hepzibah has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 2018.
Hepzibah has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hepzibah was Flash Flood on Aug 6, 2011, which caused $950K in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jun 16, 1998), causing $750K in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 29, 2023 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26369 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (33 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hepzibah, WV, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.4M in property damage.
Yes, Hepzibah (ZIP 26369) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2023.
Hepzibah has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $600K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26369 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 6, 2011. This event caused $950K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.4M in property damage in the Hepzibah, WV area (ZIP 26369). 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 →