Federal records document 96 natural disaster events in the Broaddus, WV area (ZIP 26416). These include 53 floods, 29 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 53 recorded incidents (55% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 12 (23%) 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 Feb 1, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 21, 2025.
Broaddus has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $913K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 4, 2024.
Broaddus has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $48K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Broaddus has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 2016.
Broaddus has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Broaddus was 2.8" Hail on Apr 28, 2016, which caused $3.8M in property damage. Another major event was 1.5" Hail (Apr 23, 1999), causing $2M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26416 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (53 events), hailstorms (29 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Broaddus, WV, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Broaddus (ZIP 26416) has 53 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 1, 2025.
Broaddus has 3 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 $120K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26416 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 28, 2016. This event caused $3.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.5M in property damage in the Broaddus, WV area (ZIP 26416). 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 →