ZIP code 26447, covering Walkersville, WV, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (31 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $208K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (20%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $319.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Walkersville has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 13, 2019.
Walkersville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 1989.
Walkersville has experienced 2 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 $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Walkersville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $420K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 24, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walkersville was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 24, 2010, which caused $420K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 27, 1978), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26447 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (25 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walkersville, WV, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $208K in property damage.
Yes, Walkersville (ZIP 26447) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $319.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Walkersville 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26447 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 24, 2010. This event caused $420K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Walkersville, WV area (ZIP 26447). 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 →