ZIP code 26378, covering Jane Lew, WV, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 32 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (36 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 21, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded floods in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Jane Lew has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
Jane Lew 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.
Jane Lew 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.
Jane Lew has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $440K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jane Lew was Flash Flood on May 27, 2004, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 24, 2010), causing $420K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26378 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (32 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jane Lew, WV, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $255K in property damage.
Yes, Jane Lew (ZIP 26378) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Jane Lew has 5 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 $600K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26378 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 27, 2004. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Jane Lew, WV area (ZIP 26378). 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 →