Federal records document 60 natural disaster events in the Independence, WV area (ZIP 26374). These include 23 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Independence is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2022.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (32%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Independence has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $147K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 13, 2019.
Independence has experienced 4 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2017.
Independence has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Independence was EF3 Tornado on Jun 3, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 3, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($710K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26374 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (22 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Independence, WV, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27K in property damage.
Yes, Independence (ZIP 26374) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Independence has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26374 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 3, 1980. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.6M in property damage in the Independence, WV area (ZIP 26374). 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 →