ZIP code 26408, covering Mount Clare, WV, has 102 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 floods, 33 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (56 total). Of these, 15 (27%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $760K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 21, 2025.
Mount Clare 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.
Mount Clare 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.
Mount Clare 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.
Mount Clare has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Clare 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 26408 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (56 events), hailstorms (33 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Clare, WV, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.8M in property damage.
Yes, Mount Clare (ZIP 26408) has 56 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Mount Clare has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26408 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 $5.3M in property damage in the Mount Clare, WV area (ZIP 26408). 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 →