ZIP code 26501, covering Zcta 26501, WV, has 98 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 floods, 40 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 26501 is floods, with 45 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 16 (36%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 25, 2022.
Zcta 26501 has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $575K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2014.
Zcta 26501 has experienced 4 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 2005.
Zcta 26501 has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 26501 was Flood on Feb 19, 2000, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Feb 29, 2012), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26501 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (45 events), hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 26501, WV, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 26501 (ZIP 26501) has 45 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
Zcta 26501 has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $575K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26501 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 19, 2000. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Zcta 26501, WV area (ZIP 26501). 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 →