Lost Creek, WV (ZIP 26385) has experienced 92 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 47 floods, 31 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Lost Creek is floods, with 47 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (19%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $761K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 21, 2025.
Lost Creek 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.
Lost Creek 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.
Lost Creek has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2017.
Lost Creek has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K 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 Jul 4, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lost Creek was 2.8" Hail on Jun 16, 1998, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 27, 2004), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26385 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (47 events), hailstorms (31 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lost Creek, WV, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Lost Creek (ZIP 26385) has 47 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Lost Creek has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $400K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26385 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 16, 1998. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Lost Creek, WV area (ZIP 26385). 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 →