Federal records document 60 natural disaster events in the Newburg, WV area (ZIP 26410). These include 25 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Newburg is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (26%) 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.
Newburg 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.
Newburg 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.
Newburg has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newburg was EF3 Tornado on Jun 3, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $710K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26410 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (23 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newburg, WV, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Newburg (ZIP 26410) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Newburg has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26410 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 $4M in property damage in the Newburg, WV area (ZIP 26410). 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 →