Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 26436 in Smithburg, WV. These include 16 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (16 total). Of these, 3 (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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
Smithburg has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Smithburg has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Smithburg has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 18, 2009.
Smithburg has experienced 2 tornadoes 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 4, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Smithburg was Flash Flood on Aug 10, 2022, which caused $1.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 3, 2008), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26436 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), hailstorms (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), blizzards (2 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 Smithburg, WV, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Smithburg (ZIP 26436) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
Smithburg has 2 recorded tornado events 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 4, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26436 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 10, 2022. This event caused $1.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Smithburg, WV area (ZIP 26436). 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 →