Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 26520 in Arthurdale, WV. These include 15 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (15 total). Of these, 4 (27%) 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 $955K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Arthurdale 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.
Arthurdale has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2017.
Arthurdale has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arthurdale was EF3 Tornado on Jun 3, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 3, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($710K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26520 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (15 events), hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arthurdale, WV, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $955K in property damage.
Yes, Arthurdale (ZIP 26520) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $955K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Arthurdale has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26520 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 3, 1980. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.2M in property damage in the Arthurdale, WV area (ZIP 26520). 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 →