Reynoldsville, WV (ZIP 26422) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 27 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 27 recorded incidents (56% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (30%) 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 Aug 29, 2023.
Reynoldsville has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $761K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Reynoldsville 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.
Reynoldsville 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.
Reynoldsville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2017.
Reynoldsville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Reynoldsville was 2.8" Hail on Jun 16, 1998, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 29, 2023), causing $700K in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 24, 1998 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26422 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (27 events), hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Reynoldsville, WV, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Reynoldsville (ZIP 26422) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2023.
Reynoldsville has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $900K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26422 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 $3.8M in property damage in the Reynoldsville, WV area (ZIP 26422). 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 →