West Milford, WV (ZIP 26451) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 23 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (23 total). Of these, 6 (26%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 24, 2024.
West Milford 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.
West Milford 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.
West Milford has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 19, 1975.
West Milford has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Milford was Flash Flood on May 27, 2004, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 19, 2003), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26451 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (23 events), hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Milford, WV, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, West Milford (ZIP 26451) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
West Milford has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26451 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 27, 2004. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the West Milford, WV area (ZIP 26451). 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 →