ZIP code 26372, covering Horner, WV, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (33 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $208K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (22%) 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 $336K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
Horner 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.
Horner 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.
Horner has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 1989.
Horner has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 14, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Horner was EF1 Tornado on Jun 27, 1978, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Jan 6, 2014), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26372 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (23 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Horner, WV, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $208K in property damage.
Yes, Horner (ZIP 26372) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $336K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
Horner has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26372 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 27, 1978. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Horner, WV area (ZIP 26372). 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 →