Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Thornton, WV area (ZIP 26440). These include 27 floods, 19 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Thornton is floods, with 27 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (22%) 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 $794.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2018.
Thornton has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 7, 2011.
Thornton has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 6, 2014.
Thornton has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2014.
Thornton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thornton was Flood on Apr 3, 2024, which caused $251K in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Apr 28, 2016), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26440 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (27 events), hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thornton, WV, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $794.5K in property damage.
Yes, Thornton (ZIP 26440) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $794.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Thornton has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26440 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 3, 2024. This event caused $251K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Thornton, WV area (ZIP 26440). 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 →