ZIP code 26519, covering Albright, WV, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (28 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $226K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (17%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Albright has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $147K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 13, 2019.
Albright has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $287K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Albright was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $710K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 20, 1977), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26519 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (23 events), blizzards (9 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Albright, WV, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $226K in property damage.
Yes, Albright (ZIP 26519) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Albright 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 $287K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26519 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $710K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Albright, WV area (ZIP 26519). 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 →